National Aviation Heritage Program Director

Shape De Havilland’s national aviation heritage celebration in Calgary through strategic storytelling, memorable events, and lasting legacy initiatives.The Program Director, Centennial will lead the 36-month program marking De Havilland Aircraft of Canada’s 100th anniversary. Reporting to the Executive Sponsor, you will work with governance leaders and teams across the business. Your mandate includes preserving history, engaging Canadian audiences, and introducing the company’s next chapter.Key Responsibilities:
Bring De Havilland’s history, achievements, people, and future vision to audiencesCollaborate with archives, museums, retirees, and aviation organizationsDevelop legacy projects that extend beyond anniversary celebrationsCreate consistent messages across events, publications, digital content, and materialsPresent recommendations and progress updates to senior leadershipRequirements:
Progressive experience leading large-scale national or brand programs10-15 years in communications, public relations, marketing, or related fieldsStrong written, verbal, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skillsAbility to turn complex information into clear, engaging storiesCanadian aviation or aerospace knowledge and networks are an assetUse heritage storytelling, executive communication, and legacy planning to define De Havilland’s next century narrative.
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