Commercial & Contracts Manager

PAL Aerospace; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Commercial & Contracts Manager in Ottawa to support critical national search and rescue programs. The role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with internal teams and government entities. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in contract management, with strong organizational and communication skills. Join us in making a real-world impact through strategic contract management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in contract or commercial management.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts.
• Ability to manage competing interests and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Represent the FWSAR program's commercial interests in Canada.
• Support contract execution, including milestone tracking and payment management.
• Prepare and maintain commercial documentation and provide input for internal risk reviews.

Skills

Organizational skills

Risk management

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance

Job description

AirPro SAR Services Inc.-a joint venture between Airbus Defence and Space and PAL Aerospace-is looking for a Commercial & Contracts Manager to join our team in Ottawa, Canada. At AirPro, we support Canada's Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) and Special Tactical and Transport Capability (STTC) programs by delivering best-in-class In-Service Support (ISS), including engineering, logistics, and commercial management.

The position requires the jobholder to represent the FWSAR program interests in Canada as part of the AirPro team, in alignment with Airbus Defence and Space expectations. Acting as the key commercial liaison in-country, you'll support internal teams and the customer (PSPC / DND) to ensure contract compliance, effective change management, and successful delivery of obligations.

This is your opportunity to play a critical role in programs that directly contribute to Canada's national search and rescue mission-where clarity, structure, and strategic negotiation make a real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the FWSAR program's commercial and contractual interests in Canada, as part of the AirPro team and in alignment with program expectations.
• Support contract execution, including milestone tracking, payment management, and enforcement of terms and conditions.
• Coordinate and negotiate contract amendments and additional work requests in alignment with PMO, Finance, and Legal.
• Monitor customer obligations and mitigate risks through proactive contract management.
• Prepare and maintain commercial documentation and provide input for internal risk reviews.
• Contribute to responses to RFPs, RFIs, and unsolicited proposals.
• Act as the commercial business partner to the program organization during the entire contract lifecycle.
• Support contract closure and ensure lessons learned are captured.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in contract or commercial management.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts.
• Strong organizational and risk management skills.
• Ability to manage competing interests and work collaboratively across functions.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal, in English.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and occasionally internationally.

Preferred Qualifications (Assets)

• Experience with contracts involving PSPC or other Canadian government entities.
• Knowledge of defense or aerospace industry contracts.
• Additional language skills in French or Spanish.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Join Us on This Mission-Critical Journey

This role offers more than just contracts-it's about safeguarding the foundation of our mission. If you're driven by strategic thinking, thrive in collaborative settings, and want your work to support programs that save lives, we want to hear from you.

At AirPro, we're committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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