Design modular, scalable, and reusable training solutions aligned with organizational product strategies.
Evaluate alternative solution approaches using operational effectiveness, affordability, technical risk, delivery confidence, and business objectives.
Promote product-based thinking through standardization, modularity, configurable architectures, and product reuse.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, learning specialists, program management, finance, human resources, industrial relations, information technology, hardware, software, suppliers, and OEM partners.
Facilitate multidisciplinary workshops to support customer decision-making and solution development.
Present solution concepts, recommendations, and strategies to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.
Support make-buy-partner decisions aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve competitiveness, increase standardization, and maximize product reuse across programs.
Promote innovation through the practical application of emerging technologies where measurable customer value can be achieved.
Contribute to the development of a market-leading submarine training and simulation portfolio.
Support customer engagement activities, demonstrations, workshops, and program execution globally.
Work collaboratively with technical teams while supporting integrated solution leadership throughout the opportunity lifecycle.
Contribute to organizational learning, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across the Integrated Solution Leader community.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 15 years of related experience in industry and/or military service.
Minimum 10 years of experience focused on the development and/or delivery of training programs within operational or maintenance environments in the defense sector.
Relevant post-secondary education, diploma, degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience developing integrated training, simulation, engineering, defense, or complex operational solutions.
Experience leading multidisciplinary or matrix teams in complex environments.
Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills with the ability to develop solutions from evolving requirements.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize operational, technical, commercial, and training information into integrated solutions.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to facilitate workshops and influence decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience working in highly regulated, complex, high-risk, or mission-critical environments.
Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to approximately 20% of the time.
Ability to obtain and maintain Canadian and/or NATO Secret Security Clearances.
Preferred Qualifications
Canadian Armed Forces experience.
Naval or submarine operational experience.
Military experience with NATO or allied defense organizations.
Experience supporting naval, submarine, maritime, simulation, or military training programs.
Experience working with OEMs, strategic partners, suppliers, and defense industry stakeholders.
Knowledge of training systems integration, simulation technologies, and training development methodologies.
Knowledge of modeling and simulation systems.
Experience supporting business capture, strategic pursuits, proposal development, or defense acquisition programs.
Experience in large-scale defense, engineering, or training programs.
Bilingualism (English and French).
Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing junior professionals.
Benefits
Company benefits plan
Pension plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities within a global organization
Hybrid work model
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
About CAE
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.
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