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Capture Director​/Business Development

Job in Richmond, BC, Canada
Listing for: MDA Space
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Sales
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 156000 - 257000 CAD Yearly CAD 156000.00 257000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Capture Director / Business Development

ABOUT 49

North

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North is a Canadian defence company delivering secure, multi-domain C4

ISR capabilities that provide decision advantage in complex and contested environments. A wholly-owned subsidiary of MDA Space, building on more than five decades of trusted Canadian defence delivery, 49

North operates as a sovereign Canadian provider of mission-critical C4

ISR systems, bringing disciplined prime-contractor execution to defence and security programs.

ABOUT 49

North

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North is a Canadian defence company delivering secure, multi-domain C4

ISR capabilities that provide decision advantage in complex and contested environments. A wholly-owned subsidiary of MDA Space, building on more than five decades of trusted Canadian defence delivery, 49

North operates as a sovereign Canadian provider of mission-critical C4

ISR systems, bringing disciplined prime-contractor execution to defence and security programs.

Visit 49

North | An MDA Space Company.

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North is rooted in the execution of large, complex, and mission-critical programs developed within 49

NORTH. This legacy reflects a record of delivery where engineering rigour, operational reliability, and national trust are non-negotiable.

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North Defence strengthens Canada's sovereign defence capability by delivering integrated mission systems and multi-domain C4

ISR integration, enabling trusted Canadian and coalition operations, assured interoperability, and sustained readiness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead strategic project Capture Management for specific high value opportunities ($100M+)
  • Lead development & execution of capture plans mapping out win themes, competitor ghosting strategies and value propositions
  • Architect optimal deal structures and Price to Win models across diverse contract types
  • Work closely with Business Development, Engineering and Business leads to develop technically compliant, winning solutions
  • Lead Black Hat, Blue Team, Read Team reviews
  • Support Proposal costing / pricing
  • Identify and support negotiation of teaming agreements
  • Align industrial benefits with Defence Industrial Strategy priorities
  • Present regular briefs to Executive Leadership on pursuit status, financial risk and win probability
  • Support negotiation of won opportunities and ensures a handoff to the program execution team that passes the plan, cost, schedule, and ethos, value proposition, and project goals that were proposed to the Customer
  • Provide Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) operational expertise and knowledge to Bid and Engineering teams
Required Qualifications
  • 15+_years of experience in aerospace/defence sectors with 5+ years in dedicated senior Defence management or capture roles
  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical/business education
  • Advanced degrees in engineering and/or business administration would be an asset
  • 5+ Years experience of RCAF Fighter aircraft training and/or operations
  • Experience working with Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake and/or Bagotville would be an asset
  • Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills
  • Team player and demonstrates a high level of integrity
  • Strong analytical skills along with commercial acumen
  • Thorough knowledge of relevant technologies, products, services and methods
  • Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met
  • Balances ownership of outcomes with interdependency and excellent critical thinking
  • Works well in a dynamic environment where some of the parameters are unknown and some change regularly
  • Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service
  • Industry and market awareness
  • Ability to cope with significant workload peaks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, French proficiency would be an asset
Comments/Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits Statement

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North provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of 49

North, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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North is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and…

Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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