Shape De Havilland’s national aviation heritage celebration in Calgary through strategic storytelling, memorable events, and lasting legacy initiatives. The Program Director, Centennial will lead the 36-month program marking De Havilland Aircraft of Canada’s 100th anniversary. Reporting to the Executive Sponsor, you will work with governance leaders and teams across the business. Your mandate includes preserving history, engaging Canadian audiences, and introducing the company’s next chapter.

Key Responsibilities
- Bring De Havilland’s history, achievements, people, and future vision to audiences
- Collaborate with archives, museums, retirees, and aviation organizations
- Develop legacy projects that extend beyond anniversary celebrations
- Create consistent messages across events, publications, digital content,



and materials
- Present recommendations and progress updates to senior leadership

Requirements:
- Progressive experience leading large-scale national or brand programs
- 10-15 years in communications, public relations, marketing, or related fields
- Solid written, verbal, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills
- Ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging stories
- Canadian aviation or aerospace knowledge and networks are an asset Use heritage storytelling, executive communication, and legacy planning to define De Havilland’s next century narrative.

📌 National Aviation Heritage Program Director (Calgary)
🏢 Westerkirk
📍 Calgary