Shape BDC’s defence industrial strategy through Prime Contractor partnerships, procurement intelligence, and Canadian SME development in a hybrid work model.

As Vice President, Defence Supply Chain Development, you will direct BDC’s platform for strengthening sovereign capabilities and Canadian participation. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, you will focus initially on Air and Naval priorities, with attention to Arctic capabilities. The work connects ecosystem insight with financing, equity, advisory, and current offer development.

Key Responsibilities

Gather intelligence from senior defence industry and government stakeholders

Influence supplier development and procurement pathways

Define and continuously reprioritize BDC’s defence focus





Refine capability gaps requiring SME scale-up

Coordinate solution deployment with Financing, GTC, BDC Capital, and Advisory Services

Requirements

15+ years of relevant aerospace or naval industry experience

Deep Prime and Tier-1 supply chain capability knowledge

Experience leading large ecosystems

Experience with major defence procurement programs

Secret security clearance required for confidential duties

Use industrial strategy, procurement knowledge, and ecosystem leadership to advance BDC’s priority defence supply chains.

📌 Defence Industrial Strategy Vice President (Winnipeg)
🏢 Business Development Bank of Canada
📍 Winnipeg