Controlled Goods Program Manager

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why Join Our Team?

In this role, reporting to the Associate Director of Security, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, coordinating, and managing the daily activities of the Controlled Goods Program to protect company assets and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Taking initiative to identify risks and develop mitigation plans in a timely manner.
• Delivering briefings, detailed reports, and risk-based recommendations to company leadership and project teams, based on open-source intelligence, corporate policies, government guidelines, and program requirements.
• Leading the access badge department and implementing programs and projects to optimize processes and improve service quality.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Longueuil facility, Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule.

What Will Your Day-to-Day Look Like?

• Coordinating and managing the daily activities of the Controlled Goods Program team while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and customer service.
• Defining and implementing policies and procedures that promote continuous improvement within the team.
• Overseeing the access badge office, ensuring it provides compliant, high-quality service to employees and visitors.
• Delivering briefings, detailed reports, and risk-based recommendations to company leadership and project teams, based on open-source intelligence, corporate policies, government guidelines, and program requirements.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Required Qualifications

• Maintain valid Designated Official status under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program.

One of the following combinations of education and experience:

• A graduate degree and 7 or more years of experience in the military, law enforcement, security, intelligence, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• A bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of relevant industry experience.
• A college diploma and 11 or more years of relevant industry experience.
• A high school diploma, military training, or technical training and 13 or more years of relevant industry experience.
• 5 or more years of management or team leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, and managing corporate Controlled Goods Programs.
• Experience managing contracted services provided by third-party vendors.
• Designated Official status under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program.
• Experience with Chubb, Avigilon, and Automatic Systems.
• Experience with global trade regulations and export marking requirements.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience conducting audits and reconciling records related to Controlled Goods Programs and global trade compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Experience coordinating projects with government representatives, contractors, and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and principles (CORE/ACE, Six Sigma).

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.