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Business Development Lead

@ Arcanus Aerial Systems Inc.

Vaughan, Ontario

Full-time
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Requirements summary:

  • 7+ years in defence or government business development or capture management
  • Experience with Canadian and/or NATO procurement and government sales cycles
  • Established relationships across defence primes, agencies, or allied governments
  • Strong grasp of export-control and procurement compliance
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Eligibility for Canadian security clearance required; military or government background an asset
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2026-05-30
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2026-11-11
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2026-11-11

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Arcanus Aerial Systems Inc.

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Job description

Company Description

Arcanus Aerial Systems Inc. is a defence technology company building integrated unmanned systems and AI-driven sensing for security and intelligence missions worldwide. Beyond our core fixed-wing, VTOL, and hybrid UAV platforms, Arcanus is expanding across a broader defence portfolio — including counter-UAS capabilities, autonomous systems, and integrated payloads — delivered through a growing network of manufacturing and technology partnerships. With a focus on sovereign, allied supply chains, we deliver scalable, reliable systems that provide real-time, actionable intelligence while keeping personnel out of harm's way. Guided by a mission to empower defence and civilian customers, we are building toward a safer and more connected world.

Role Description

Arcanus is expanding its defence and government pipeline across allied markets. We're hiring a Business Development Lead to own and grow relationships with government, military, and prime-contractor customers, and to drive opportunities through procurement frameworks from first contact to close. This is a senior, relationship-driven role for someone who knows how defence procurement actually works and can translate it into signed business.

What you'll do

  • Own and grow the defence and government sales pipeline across allied markets
  • Navigate government procurement frameworks and prime-contractor relationships
  • Build and deepen relationships with defence customers, partners, and agencies
  • Lead proposals, RFIs/RFPs, and contract negotiations
  • Represent Arcanus at industry, government, and partner forums
  • Work closely with leadership to align pipeline with strategy and capacity

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in defence or government business development or capture management
  • Experience with Canadian and/or NATO procurement and government sales cycles
  • Established relationships across defence primes, agencies, or allied governments
  • Strong grasp of export-control and procurement compliance
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Eligibility for Canadian security clearance required; military or government background an asset

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