Lead defence systems growth at 49North by shaping capture strategies and aligning advanced technologies with Canadian procurement programs. Travel may reach 30% domestically and internationally. As Senior Manager, Business Development, you will expand markets across naval, aerospace, autonomous systems, and joint C5ISR sectors. The role covers opportunity identification, bid strategy, contract awards, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with defence primes, suppliers, and technology innovators. You will translate operational requirements into solutions meeting Canadian Industrial and Technological Advantages rules. Key Responsibilities:





Lead growth across naval combat systems and autonomous platforms Own capture lifecycle through multi-million-dollar contract awards Build relationships with Canadian Armed Forces and Defence Industrial Agency stakeholders Collaborate with global primes, suppliers, and autonomous technology innovators Align engineering solutions with operational requirements and ITB rules Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience and education Five-plus years in defence capture or technical business development Experience with complex naval or aerospace systems integration Knowledge of Canadian shipbuilding, procurement, and ITB frameworks Ability to obtain Secret clearance and pass CGP/ITAR assessment Apply defence business development expertise across naval systems, autonomy, C5ISR, capture management, and Canadian procurement at 49North.

📌 Senior Defence Systems Business Development Manager (Richmond)
🏢 49North
📍 Richmond