We’re all about the craft.  

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,200 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch. 

JOB OVERVIEW 

We have a current opportunity for an Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Lead responsible for developing and managing KF Aerospace’s ITB program to fulfill KF Aerospace’s ITB obligations related to past and future Government of Canada contract awards. 

This role reports to the Defence Contract Manager.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Liaise with other departments and business partnerstodevelop our ITB and Value Proposition (VP) responsesfor amajor procurementsincluding:
  • Evaluation of potential opportunities, ensuring ‘causality’ is tracked, enabling creditbanking;
  • Develop and draft our ITB Plan as part ofanRFPresponse;  
  • Work closely with multiple supply chain management (SCM) teams, Program Management, Contracts, suppliers/subcontractors, and finance to lead the development and preparation of VP responses for new procurement opportunities within the Canadian defence sector.  
  • Upon contract award(s), compliance and reporting systems will need to be developed and implemented to enable reporting on ITB transactions to ensure compliance with our ITB commitments.  
• Monitor ITB resultsandensureannual reporting is completed. This includesprovidingtraining, advice and guidance on topics related to our ITB Policy.  
• Meetwith Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada, relevant interest groups, and/or other defence companies to discuss andmaintaincurrency with ITB requirements.  
• Monitor potential government and large commercial RFP releases related to KF’s aerospace business and liaise with KFKF’s Defence Contracts Manager to preparean ITB Plan as part ofa successful winning proposal.
• Responsible forpursuing new suppliersand relationships to attractnew ITB partners.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Post Secondary Education, with Business Administration or Commerce focus 
• Strong knowledge of Canada’s industrial base and capabilities in all regions, particularly in the aerospace and defence sector
• Knowledge of the federal government procurement system and other international industrial offsets programs, in particular ITB plans
• Knowledge of business ethics and compliance principles
• Highly effective relationship management skills
• Strong communicationand presentation skills
• A result driven and customer focussed mind-set and thrives on collaborating with others
• 5 - 7 years of applicable experience inthe GoC servicessector 
• Capability of obtaining a Canadian security clearance, CGP, and ITAR clearance
• Permission to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit (mandatory)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

COMPETENCIES 

• Three to five years of experiencewith RFP development for commercial and/orgovernment programs.
• Knowledge of the federal government procurement system and other international industrial offsets programs, in particular ITB plans
• Capable of working with diverse groups in pursuit of future contracts
• Must have solid communication, analytical and people skills, and be capable of leading and/orparticipatingin meetings up to the most senior levels.
• Knowledge of business ethics and compliance principles
• Highly effective relationship management skills
• Strong communicationand presentation skills
• Demonstratedattention to detail. 
• A result driven and customer focussed mind-set and thrives on collaborating with others 

BENEFITS 

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to): 

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Free financial advice
• A bonus program based on organizational performance

SALARY 

The wage band is KF level 10, $78,000-$98,000 annually. The expertise and technical skill level of the candidate is assessed during the selection process for placement within the band. Note: The salary range maximum signifies full job knowledge.

HOW TO APPLY       

Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Lead position at kfaero.ca/careers today!

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