De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

Profile

The Chief Technical Integrator: Hybrid-Electric Program, drives for Engineering results, makes a meaningful contribution to effective aircraft design and mentors and supports Engineers and other departments. Responsible for technical leadership, innovation, and the delivery of a safe, effective design leading to the successful delivery of aircraft on-time and on-budget. The Chief Technical Integrator provides visibility and resolution of key technical issues within the Hybrid-Electric Program team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership on complex issues.
• Validate and evaluate trade-offs between designs.
• Enable rapid problem-solving and resolution of design challenges while ensuring the team creates industry-leading design solutions.
• Evaluates existing processes for improvement or implements new processes where needed.
• Support other departments by facilitating the creation of technical requirements.
• Lead the overall technical design.
• Drive for execution of Engineering deliverables.
• Evaluate Engineering performance and provide input to hiring and team structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree and/or a relevant technical degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in aerospace.
• Strong systems background and well-versed in APR4754.
• Exposure to CS25/FAR25 product development programs.
• Experience in aviation technology development – with emphasis on hybrid/electrical propulsion.
• Experience with developing aircraft technology demonstrators.
• Ability to communicate complex Engineering details concisely both internally and externally.
• Planning and execution of complex engineering solutions.
• Sound Engineering judgement leading to innovative solutions having a positive business impact.
• Solid understanding of the entire business.
• Ability to work under pressure with uncertain outcomes.

Success Factors

• Dedicated to promoting an effective, innovative and collaborative team atmosphere and culture with engaged and enthusiastic team throughout Canada.
• Exhibiting an outward pride in the company, its leaders and its products in a manner consistent with the customer always being in the room.
• Providing clear technical guidance with unambiguous requirements, constraints and expectations defined.
• Delivering-to expectations while limiting changes in scope.
• Attention to thorough governance and visibility processes with forward-looking risk management.
• Executing on personal development and growth, in-line with career objectives and maintaining an effective development and performance plan and persistently holding feedback discussions.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.