About Abipa International

Creating innovations for the aerospace industry since 1974

Abipa is a leader in the aerospace industry that manufactures and assembles aircraft engine parts, landing gear parts, and aircraft structural parts. As a world-class supplier, Abipa operates across 3 continents and 6 industrial sites.

The company is led by an experienced management team and is owned in partnership with the largest venture capital fund in Quebec. Its main customers include: United Technologies (Pratt & Whitney in the U.S. and Canada), Safran, Airbus, Daher, and Bombardier.

Since September 2015, ABIPA CANADA has been based in Boisbriand, on the North Shore of the Greater Montreal area, in an ultra-modern building that has earned LEED Silver certification. They have installed state-of-the-art production equipment there.

Abipa International was founded in 2021 following the merger between ABIPA CANADA and the French group ARM.

 

Culture, Mission, and Values

Respect, integrity, and fairness are the core values shared by their leadership and employees.

Their mission is to remain a world-class leader in the automated production and assembly of complex hard metal alloy components. They continuously invest in the latest technologies to deliver high-quality products, on-time deliveries, and highly competitive prices.

 

Description

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the Director of Systems and Technology Information is responsible for the vision, governance, and overall performance of IT across the organization, with a focus on cybersecurity. As a strategic partner to the executive team, he positions IT as a driver of growth, operational excellence, risk management, and value creation. He ensures alignment between business strategy and technology investments, while guaranteeing the resilience, security, and performance of digital assets.

 

Main Responsibilities

• Define and implement the IT strategy in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan
• Lead, engage, and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Implement an IS/IT development plan in line with internal strategies and oversee the management of IT projects
• Define and lead the overall cybersecurity strategy, including incident detection and response
• Identify opportunities for optimization (automation, systems integration, data integrity, AI)
• Evaluate and prioritize IT investments based on ROI, risks, and impacts
• Establish an IT governance structure to support the organization’s needs and ensure user satisfaction
• Define IT service performance metrics and regularly measure and communicate KPIs
• Ensure the documentation of the technology infrastructure and ensure its consistent evolution
• Apply and comply with security rules at all times, as well as with regulations, applicable requirements (NIST, CMMC, CGP, etc.), policies, and the organization’s quality system
• Review and approve IT department purchases
• Ensure the availability, performance, and continuity of systems
• Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Perform duties in accordance with the company’s vision and core values
• Any other related tasks

 

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Professional Experience

• 15 years of experience in IT, including 5 years as an IT manager in a similar role
• Experience in IT infrastructure management
• Experience in multi-site and international management
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise systems in a manufacturing environment (Kinetic preferred)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent understanding of IT security
• Good understanding of data analysis (BI) and IT governance best practices
• IT budget and operations management
• Bilingualism in both spoken and written French and English

Specific skills

• Leadership and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication, synthesis, and explanation skills
• Ability to influence and initiate necessary changes
• Active listening skills and interpersonal skills
• Action- and results-oriented customer-centric approach
• Ability to quickly resolve problems or situations
• Initiative, accountability, and commitment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects

 

Why Join Abipa International

• Work for a global leader in the aerospace industry, with a presence on three continents
• Participate in innovative projects incorporating robotics, automation, and advanced technologies
• Collaborate with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team on projects with global reach
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Labor Relations Committee
• Continuous improvement program
• Modern, state-of-the-art facilities in Boisbriand
• We constantly strive to meet high standards in health and safety, labor relations and standards, ethical and integrity-driven conduct, customer relations, and the environment
• A very active social club

 

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