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Director, Engineering - Aerospace and Defense
Curtiss-Wright —Mississauga, ON
- $175,000–$210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Engineering
- Finance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Designated paid holidays
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Electrical Designer/Engineer
SHOTOVER Systems —Hamilton, ON
- $80,000–$120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- No university degree
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Centre Director - Halton Region
Childventures Early Learning Academy —Oakville, ON
- $65,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with children
- Dental care
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Regional Director (York/Toronto)
Childventures Early Learning Academy —Burlington, ON
- $76,800–$96,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Senior Quality Assurance Director / Directeur assurance qualite senior
Thorburn Flex Inc. —Ontario
- $95,000–$130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bilingual
- Management
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Director of Infrastructure and Policy, Moosonee, ON
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority —Ontario
- $70.41–$84.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Director of Operations
ABERFOYLE METAL TREATERS —Burlington, ON
- $100,000–$130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Engineering
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- Profit sharing
- Dental care
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Director of Long Term & Elder Care, Moose Factory, ON
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority —Ontario
- $70.42–$84.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Member of the Board of Directors (Volunteer)
Links2Care —Oakville, ON
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Supervising experience
- Project management
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Director of Sales, Field Sales & Independents
Tree of Life Canada —Mississauga, ON
- $104,000–$156,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Marketing
- Master's degree
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Sales Director
Wilcox Door Service Inc. —Mississauga, ON
- $120,000–$185,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Salesforce
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Membership Sales Director Private Racquet and Fitness Club
Burlington Hall —Burlington, ON
- $42,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Leadership
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Senior Distribution Director
Uline —Milton, ON
- $250,000–$300,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
- Designated paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Sales Director
Convergint Technologies Ltd —Mississauga, ON
- $150,000–$200,000 a year
- Sales
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Director of Scientific Innovation
Farm Girl Inc. —Mississauga, ON
- $79,051.88–$187,412.09 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
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Executive Director (Administrator) (Orillia)
Arcavia (Orillia) LTC LP —Ontario
- $100,000–$135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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Director of Patient Care, Fort Albany, ON
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority —Ontario
- From $70.42 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Associate Director of Care (RN) (Orillia)
Arcavia (Orillia) LTC LP —Ontario
- $84,000–$115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Nursing
- Dental care
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RECE - Program Director - Area 19
PLASP Child Care Services —Etobicoke, ON
- $26.85 an hour
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
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Site Director
HelloFresh —Mississauga, ON
- $130,000–$140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Director, Engineering - Aerospace and Defense

Curtiss-Wright -
Mississauga, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$175,000–$210,000 a year
10 hours ago

Qualifications

Sales
Engineering
Finance
Master's degree
Bachelor's
Welding
Manufacturing
Business
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and modernize a multi-disciplinary engineering organization within a complex, engineered-to-order environment supporting defense and naval applications. This position reports to the VP / GM of the Business Unit and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team for the site.

This role requires more than technical expertise. We are looking for a leader who brings strong business acumen, operational awareness, professional presence, and the ability to drive disciplined execution across engineering and cross-functional teams.

Location: Mississauga, ON

Salary: $175,000 - $210,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package, RRSP, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

Your Challenge

Lead a team of 40–50 engineers and technologists across design and systems engineering
Drive execution across new product development and legacy product support
Establish and strengthen systems engineering practices, including requirements management and verification alignment
Align engineering outputs with manufacturing realities, cost targets, and program requirements
Partner closely with Operations, Business Development, Supply Chain, and Program Management
Improve design-for-manufacture and overall product performance
Break down silos and improve cross-functional execution
Elevate engineering communication, documentation, and technical rigor

What You Bring:

Proven experience transforming and leading large engineering teams in complex environments
Strong systems engineering foundation with demonstrated ability to improve execution discipline
Experience working closely with manufacturing or operations in a defense or aerospace environment is a strong asset
Ability to connect engineering decisions to business outcomes (cost, schedule, margin)
Decisive leader who can drive clarity, accountability, and change
Strong communication skills, including structured technical writing and executive-level communication

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required) (EO, design, software preferred)
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation (required)
10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience (required)
Proven experience leading large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams (required)

Required Competencies

Strong business and financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, financial levers)
Deep understanding of operations, and manufacturing environments
Systems thinking and structured problem-solving
Decisive leadership and bias for action
Strong communication and technical writing capability
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
High standards for accountability and execution

Preferred Credentials and Experience

MBA in operations, finance, or strategy
Defense, aerospace, or naval systems environment, military background preferred
Experience working within engineered-to-order (ETO) or complex product environments
Demonstrated experience working closely with manufacturing, Sales and operations teams
Experience/expertise in welding and associated regulations (WCB, Lloyds)

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Indal Technologies specializes in helicopter securing and traversing systems, marine hangar doors, sonar handling systems, towed line array handling systems, sonar domes, towed bodies and fairings, and aviation support systems including horizon reference, pilot cues, and helicopter tie-down fittings for the world's navies. For more information: https://electro-mechanicalsystems.curtisswright.com/indal

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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