Overview
⠀ Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future - every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life. Description The Communications team is a committed and creative team that contributes to CAE’s success through internal and external communications, media relations, social responsibility and public affairs initiatives. Working within an established Communications leadership structure, this role is built for a communications professional who wants broader influence, greater autonomy and a visible enterprise mandate. Our enterprise functions don’t just support the business, they help lead it. This is a high-impact advisory role for someone ready to operate close to enterprise decision-making, with direct exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to help shape how CAE shows up externally. Get ready to: Coordinate CAE’s external media exposure, providing enterprise-level oversight, prioritization and risk management across media engagements in close alignment with Communications leadership. Recommend media positioning and exposure for enterprise and business unit opportunities, including complex, sensitive or high-visibility engagements involving senior executives and the CEO. Manage the media pipeline, help arbitrate competing priorities, and provide senior counsel on which opportunities to pursue and how to prepare for them. Support external briefs, panel and conference preparation, speaking points, editorials, executive speeches and other materials that strengthen CAE’s positioning. Work closely with Communications advisors, Government Relations, Marketing, HR and other functions to ensure consistent and disciplined external messaging. Play a key role during issues and crises by guiding responses, advising spokespersons and helping mitigate reputational risk. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science Journalism, Marketing Communications, or related discipline. 8 years of experience in public relations agencies, corporate communications, or political communications. Bilingual with excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills in English and French. Experience in media relation strategy and communication stakeholder management. International and local media relations experience. Preferred Qualifications Ability to manage simultaneous projects and meet strict deadlines. Strong organizational skills, sense of autonomy and self-discipline. Ability to show initiative, autonomy and creativity. Experience in corporate, aerospace, or government environments. Experience with media and public relations agencies. Benefits Group Insurance Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan Group RRSP CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan Sabbatical Leave Flex Time Enhanced Parental Leave #LI-IT1 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 Regular 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. Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.