Shape Canada's defence industrial participation at Thales, combining strategic policy leadership with ITB reporting and stakeholder influence.

As Director, Defence Industrial Cooperation and Offset Programs, you will guide national and group-wide offset policies. The role partners with Business Lines, Global Business Units, capture teams, customers, suppliers, and government representatives. Your work supports compliant, high-value obligations and long-term industry partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide policy input for Offset, Industrial Cooperation, and ITB matters
- Integrate offset initiatives with Thales strategic direction
- Engage senior stakeholders and external government representatives
- Identify activities eligible for Canadian offset credit




- Monitor risks, reporting, processes, and execution performance

Requirements:

- 10-15 years' defence offset or procurement experience
- Prior defence contracts or procurement experience required
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Experience building stakeholder buy-in for recent procedures
- English proficiency; bilingualism considered an asset

Apply industrial cooperation policy, stakeholder engagement, and compliance expertise while advancing Thales Canada's defence commitments.

📌 Defence Industrial Participation Director (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Inclusion
📍 Ottawa