Full-Time

Executive Assistant

Posted on 11/23/2025

CAE

CAE

10,001+ employees

Provides high-fidelity flight simulators and training

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • College or vocational diploma in secretarial studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five years of experience as an executive assistant.
  • Strong networking skills and a keen sense of tact and diplomacy, combined with a commitment to high-quality service delivery.
  • Highly autonomous, with a strong sense of initiative and well-developed versatility.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and pride in delivering high-quality work.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex issues and adapt quickly.
  • Sharp business acumen and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
  • Outstanding communication skills, a high level of professional discipline, and proven diplomatic abilities.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a consistent ability to prioritize tasks and make informed decisions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other administrative support technologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
Responsibilities
  • Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the executive team, staff, and the CFO’s assistant as needed.
  • Screen, draft, and coordinate incoming and outgoing communications, acting as the primary point of contact for the team.
  • Serve as a trusted support resource, coordinating all necessary activities to meet ongoing priority requirements, including calendar management.
  • Coordinate meetings, draft reports, and maintain agendas and priority lists.
  • Manage the finance department’s email inbox, screen calls, and forward messages to the appropriate individuals.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and related expense reports.
  • Oversee assigned projects and special events.
  • Book conference rooms as needed.
  • Prepare the department's annual budget and ensure monthly monitoring.
  • Create Excel spreadsheets, draft and proofread letters in Word.
  • Design visually appealing PowerPoint presentations with an artistic touch.
  • Handle confidential documents for the department.
  • Perform any other related duties as requested.

CAE provides training, simulation, and critical operations solutions for aviation and defense, creating high-fidelity flight simulators and comprehensive training programs for pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and security personnel. Its products work by combining realistic simulators, advanced software, and hands-on instruction to reproduce real-world flight and operational scenarios in a safe, controlled environment, plus ongoing support for mission readiness. Compared with competitors, CAE operates at a global scale with about 13,000 employees across roughly 240 training locations in over 40 countries, a long history of experience, and a focus on embedding sustainability while delivering reliable, standards-aligned training. Its goal is to make the world safer by helping professionals perform at their best when the stakes are highest and to be a trusted partner for safety and mission readiness today and tomorrow.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1947

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Defense guidance raised to 20% growth; margin expansion above 10% first time six years.
  • Multi-year transformation plan targeting non-core divestitures and simulator fleet rationalization.
  • India pilot demand forecast of 22,000 new pilots by 2034 drives training expansion.

What critics are saying

  • L3Harris wins U.S. Army Synthetic Training Environment contract, eroding defense market share.
  • Boeing's in-house 737 MAX simulator production captures 15–20% North American airline contracts.
  • Thales acquires FlightSafety International, consolidating 40% global simulator market, pricing CAE out.

What makes CAE unique

  • Defense revenue grew 14% with 41% operating income expansion in Q2 2026.
  • Strategic partnership with Government of Canada on Future Fighter Lead-in Training program.
  • Expanded India operations with fourth pilot training centre, 16 total simulators across network.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Company Equity

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 8th, 2026
CAE cuts 2% of workforce, reviews European operations

CAE is cutting approximately 2% of its global workforce and has launched a review of operations at three European sites. The Canadian aviation training and simulation company announced the restructuring measures as part of efforts to streamline its operations.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 17th, 2026
Scotiabank raises CAE price target to $41 on margin recovery and restructuring progress

Scotiabank raised its price target on CAE Inc. to C$57 from C$49 and maintained an Outperform rating, citing growing confidence in the company's strategic transformation and margin recovery. The revision follows operational improvements and balance sheet progress through restructuring initiatives. The Montreal-based simulation and training technology company reported Q3 revenue of C$1.25 billion, up from C$1.22 billion year-over-year. Its Defence division achieved an adjusted segment operating margin above 10% for the first time in over six years. CAE is pursuing divestitures of non-core assets representing approximately 8% of revenue and plans to reduce its commercial airline simulator fleet by roughly 10%. Whilst these measures may affect near-term revenue, they are expected to enhance long-term profitability and cash flow resilience.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 13th, 2026
CAE posts C$1.25B revenue, cuts civil outlook but lifts defense guidance to 20% growth

CAE posted what executives called a "solid" third quarter, with consolidated revenue of CAD 1.25 billion (up 2% year-on-year), adjusted segment operating income of CAD 195.8 million (up 3%), and adjusted EPS of CAD 0.34. The company generated strong operating cash flow of CAD 407.6 million and reduced net debt to approximately CAD 2.8 billion. Results diverged across segments. Civil revenue fell 5% to CAD 717.2 million with training utilisation at 71%, prompting management to lower full-year guidance to a mid-single-digit decline. Defence revenue rose 14% to CAD 534.9 million, with guidance raised to 20% year-on-year growth. Management launched a multi-year transformation plan including potential divestiture of non-core assets representing 8% of revenue, rationalising roughly 10% of commercial simulators over 12-24 months, and implementing GenAI-enabled shared services for finance and HR functions.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 24th, 2026
Michelin names Bénédicte de Bonnechose as CFO, AuditBoard appoints Hugo Doetsch finance chief

Michelin has appointed Bénédicte de Bonnechose as chief financial officer, effective 1 June. She joined the tyre manufacturer in April 2019 as deputy group CFO and currently oversees its urban and long-distance transportation business lines and European region. De Bonnechose previously spent 25 years in financial roles at Lafarge Group after starting her career at Deloitte. She succeeds Yves Chapot, who is stepping down. Cold chain technology provider Ember LifeSciences hired Ann Hyllengren as CFO. She joins from Amgen, where she spent 18 years in senior finance roles, most recently as senior director of investor relations. AuditBoard named Hugo Doetsch as CFO. He was previously CFO at healthcare software provider Symplr and content management platform NetDocuments.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 19th, 2026
CAE appoints Ryan McLeod as chief financial officer

CAE has appointed Ryan McLeod as chief financial officer, effective immediately.

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