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 (Montreal)
🏢 Canadian Inclusion
📍 Montreal