Ken Patrick Professional Development Program
Launch your career with the Engineering and High Technology Ken Patrick rotation program! The Ken Patrick program is looking for applicants with strong technical and interpersonal skills to become tomorrow's leaders.
Description of the Ken Patrick Program
The mission of the Ken Patrick program is to build the next generation of world leaders for CAE. Over the course of two years, the best university graduates in engineering and computer science will accelerate their development as they rotate through four intensive, stimulating assignments, one in each CAE business unit. Applicants will interact regularly with their peers and present their accomplishments to other Ken Patrick program participants and senior management. The variety of assignments and challenges will allow participants to acquire a unique understanding of CAE's business units, services and roles, and provide opportunities, including:
Expand their leadership skills and knowledge of CAE products.
Develop a focus on innovation and problem solving.
Receive regular coaching from a second-level manager.
Be supported by the other applicants and program colleagues.
Acquire a variety of technical skills.
Diversify their work experience.
Graduates of this program have the technical and management foundation to meet the challenges of a world leader in training and simulation.
Applicant Profile :
This intensive program is for new graduates with a Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering, preferably in one of the following fields:
Software, computer, electrical, Aerospace or mechanical engineering.
Minimum Qualifications:
Excellent academic record.
Strong ability to find multiple solutions to technical problems and ability to select the best solution for the specific circumstances of a project.
Interest in implementing changes and taking on new challenges.
Ability to acquire new skills and learn to understand new technologies.
Leadership and initiative-taking abilities demonstrated through schoolwork and extra-curricular activities.
Demonstrated ability to be creative and innovate.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual (English & French).
Prefered Qualifications:
Co-op or internship experience in a related field.
Master's degree.
Artificial Intelligence training.
Example Assignments/Experiences:
The Ken Patrick program gives applicants a variety of professional experiences to help them develop based on their needs and CAE's. With the help of their coach, applicants are able to define the proportion of time they want to spend developing certain skills. The assignments acquaint applicants with cutting-edge technologies and best practices in the industry:
Object-oriented programming, C++, C#
Web and cloud technologies
Agile methodology
CAD and mechanical/electrical design
Continuous improvement (e.g. lean, six sigma)
Quality assurance, tests and integration
Budget monitoring and project management
Benefits
Group Insurance
Telemedicine
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Group RRSP
CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
Sabbatical Leave
Flex Time
Enhanced Parental Leave
CAE offers:
Flexible and modern working environments
A collaborative workplace
A dynamic and innovative environment
Come share your passion with us!
The success of the program is demonstrated by its graduates, who have gone on to hold prestigious positions in the organization. The Ken Patrick program is an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate your career.
Interested?
Apply with your school transcript!
With over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. To learn more: www.cae.com
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.
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About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world.
As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.