Director International Event Operations

12 hours ago

Ottawa, ON, Canada CADSI International Full-time €90,000 - €110,000 Contract
Lead CADSI’s international event operations from its Ottawa office, using strategic planning and stakeholder coordination to showcase Canada’s defence industry globally. This full-time permanent Director role reports to the Associate Vice President, Event Operations. You will lead the Canada Pavilion program, international trade shows, missions, briefings, and receptions. Success requires managing suppliers, government partners, budgets, contracts, logistics, communications, and cross-functional delivery.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead CADSI’s international events portfolio and Canada Program delivery
- Manage pavilion suppliers, contracts, exhibit space, and reception venues
- Deliver Canada Market Briefing, Maple Hour, and Canada Reception
- Coordinate government partners, speakers, delegations, and international organizers
- Oversee branding, logistics, reporting, marketing, and on-site execution

Requirements:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant experience
- Minimum three years’ progressive large-scale event or program management experience
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, suppliers, logistics, and complex workflows
- Knowledge of government-industry collaboration and Canada’s defence ecosystem
- International travel ability; bilingual English and French considered an asset Bring international event leadership, stakeholder relations, and operational expertise to CADSI’s global defence and security programming.