Continuous Improvement Specialist job opportunity at CAE Inc..



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CAE Inc. Continuous Improvement Specialist
Experience: 5-years
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loacation Montreal (St. Laurent), Canada
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About This Role                                                                                                           As a key member of the Global Operations Excellence team, the Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist plays a strategic role in advancing CAE’s operational excellence model and supporting transformational initiatives across the organization. This role is central to driving operational efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment across the business units. You will lead cross-functional improvement projects, coach teams, and oversee the deployment of CI methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Design Thinking, and Business Process Management (BPM). You will also facilitate knowledge sharing, support program governance, and contribute to the development of a high-impact CI community. The roles we are offering you: Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership Leads or support cross-functional CI projects aligned with strategic business goals. Applies Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, A3, business process management (BPM) and other methodologies to drive measurable improvements. Facilitates workshops and Kaizen events to identify and implement process enhancements. Prepare progress presentations and reports based on established deliverables. Supports change management and ensure sustainability of improvements across business units. Applies project management principles including planning, risk management, and KPI tracking. Works in collaboration with a cross-functional team across CAE's various sites. OpEx Program coordination Manages, executes and tracks progress the OpEx Network Program. Consolidates CI initiatives to ensure shared visibility and alignment. Recommends actions to address deviations and mitigate risks. Ensures standardization of the CI recognition program. Defines the operational maturity assessments system to identify any opportunity of improvement. Coaching & Capability Building Coach or mentor project teams on methodologies and tools (e.g., Lean, Gemba, OKRs) to ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives and enhance CI culture. Contributes to the development and delivery of CI training materials, according to industry best practices. Best Practices & Knowledge Sharing Develop and maintain a CI toolbox with templates and resources. Promote OpEx program across the organization, and recommends best practices, encouraging opportunities for improvements in the value chain, processes, and tools. Share best practices and foster a strong CI community of practice (CoP). Our ideal candidate has: University degree in engineering, business, or a related field—or equivalent experience. Minimum 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or related roles. Proven experience leading CI projects and facilitating workshops. Advanced knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or problem-solving methodologies (Green or Black Belt preferred, or Kepner Tregoe). Strong coaching, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work across all organizational levels and manage multiple priorities. A strategic thinker and change agent with a pragmatic, results-driven mindset. A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, high-tech environment. A confident communicator who can influence, coach, and inspire others. Someone who is flexible, autonomous, and resilient under pressure. Fluent in French and English . Willingness to travel occasionally to CAE sites (e.g., UK, USA, Germany, India). Certifications such as PMP , Lean Six Sigma , or OIQ membership are considered asset. CAE offers: Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important. Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts. Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan. Possibility of teleworking. Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!   With more than 13,000 employees in 40 countries, CAE is a world leader in training in the fields of civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. To learn more: www.cae.com . #LI-ND1 Position Type                         Regular CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer  CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws. If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com

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