Lead Thales Canada’s defence offset programs from a hybrid Ottawa role, applying strategic leadership and contract negotiation expertise.

The Director guides Industrial Cooperation and Offset strategy, aligning programs with business objectives, Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, and ITB Policy. This senior authority leads customer and governmental relationships, complex bids, partnerships, compliance, reporting, and major program delivery. The role supports SIX and LAS while coordinating with Business Lines, Global Business Units, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead team objectives, meetings, coaching, and performance support

Develop Offset, Industrial Cooperation, and ITB policies

Direct ITB and Value Proposition bid development





Negotiate high-stakes Offset contracts and subcontracts

Deliver annual reports to Offset Authorities

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent skilled experience

10-15 years of defence Offset or procurement experience

Experience leading high-performing teams

Large-scale national or multinational Offset strategy experience

Advanced English communication and negotiation experience

Apply strategic Offset leadership, defence contracts expertise, and stakeholder influence to advance Thales Canada’s industrial participation commitments.

📌 Director Defence Offset Programs Ottawa (Montreal)
🏢 Thales Canada
📍 Montreal