Strategic Growth & Business Development Analyst (12 months temporary contract)

About This Role

One CAE. Infinite Possibilities.

Shaping a better future, led by technology, together.

At CAE, we are building the future together as one inclusive team, One CAE. Our people are our creative force, empowered to grow, innovate, and disrupt as we continuously pursue new ideas and develop advanced technologies to help make the world a safer place. As a technology company, we digitize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines and defense forces, to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.

Position Overview

The Strategic Growth & Business Development (SG&BD) analyst will be responsible for supporting all functions of the Defence & Security (D&S) business operations, analysis, and administration. The successful candidate will report directly to the Lead to Award Business Excellence Leader whilst being indirectly responsible to the SG&BD Vice President for day-to-day activities to drive conformity of reporting, information flow and process across the entire organization. A core responsibility and expected result is to have an organization that operates efficiently, following a governed process, and aligns the global team to operate as one team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the scheduling and programming of sales gate reviews and ensuring approval
• Ensure that the sales process updates are communicated and implemented throughout the D&S organization
• Assist Business Development managers in accessing, understanding, and incorporating process improvements
• Assist in creating templates, guidance documents, checklists, approval matrix, distribution lists
• Responsible for scheduling and conducting onboarding sessions for new employees
• Assist in event planning such as offsites and workshops
• Support the development of routine reporting processes
• Support business data collection
• Support business dashboard/application implementation
• Learn skills to support on business tools such as Salesforce, DOMO and others
• Any other duties as may be required

Required qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, Communications, Technology Management or 0-2 years of experience in strategic analysis and/or business development or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Utilize entrepreneurial mindset with a natural drive to solve challenging problems
• Achieve high performance standards as an individual and team member
• Easily adapt and successfully operate in a volatile and dynamic market environment
• Convey a professional attitude along with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exhibit high performance and capability to work in a team environment
• Ability to define problems, collect data and relay information in a simple manner
• Strong ability to learn the defence, training, simulation, and digital environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word
• Understand the purpose of CRM and BI tools (considered an asset)
• Bilingualism required (French and English)

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
• The possibility to work from home occasionally
• 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.