Operations Manager

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class training organization in Montreal seeks an experienced Operations Manager for its Air Traffic Services division. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, proven leadership experience, and a technical background. Responsibilities include overseeing training operations, managing personnel, and optimizing processes. This temporary position also values bilingual communication skills in English and French. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Attractive employee benefits

Recognition of initiatives

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead focal point for Air Traffic Services Training operations.
• Manage a team of approximately 20 employees.
• Monitor expenditures and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Drive process optimization and implement digital tools.
• Establish risk mitigation plans and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Assist Training Managers with scheduling simulator and classroom activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Bilingual (English/French)

Communication skills

Education

Vocational or technical degree

Job description

About This Role

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!

Job Description

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, 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.

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.

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].