Operations Manager
CAE
Job Description
Passionate about operations? Looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? Want to join a world‑class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Then CAE is the right employer for you! Come share your passion with us!
Join CAE in bringing operational excellence to its first of its kind air traffic services division. The new purpose-built Air Traffic Services Training Center was officially inaugurated in January 2025. We are building up a customer-centric and innovative team to deliver accelerated training to over 150 students per year, while ensuring quality and transparency to our anchor customer, NAV CANADA.
In this role, the Operations Manager, Air Traffic Services at CAE, you will act as the lead focal point for the site operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and strategic improvements.
In this role, you will:
Operational Leadership: acting as the lead focal point for Air Traffic Services Training operations for internal stakeholders, including facilities, security, procurement, and finance. Oversight of the ATS training facility, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Talent Development: Managing a team of ~20 (scheduling, contracting, payment, on-boarding, and people management). Support workforce training and foster a culture of continuous growth
Financial Tracking & Reporting: Monitor expenditures, and operational metrics; provide regular reports to the Training Centre Leader, and senior management.
Continuous Improvement: Drive process optimization, implement digital tools, and lead cost-saving initiatives.
Risk & Compliance: Establish risk mitigation plans, ensure adherence to safety and audit standards.
Resource Coordination: Assist Training Managers with simulator and classroom scheduling; liaise with customer simulation teams.
Our ideal candidate has:
Vocational or technical degree.
5+ years of experience in managing projects with multi-functional teams.
Proven leadership and people management experience.
Background in Air traffic Control is an asset
Strong professional communication skills; bilingual (English/French) highly desirable.
Physical Efforts:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a nonexclusive list and may be updated at any time.
Occasionally ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
Constantly remains in a stationary position, standing or sitting.
Occasionally moves about accomplishing tasks or travel.
Occasionally adjusts or moves objects up to 20 pounds.
Constantly performs repeating motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.
CAE offers:
An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued.
The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team.
Flexible schedules.
Attractive employee benefits.
CAE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail HRBusinessAviation@cae.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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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.
Position Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)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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