Supply Manager - Military (Canada)

About Draganfly:

Draganfly Inc. (the “Company”) has been a recognized technology leader within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety, agriculture, aerial imaging, & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry, Draganfly’s focus is on the sale of drone products and services, contract engineering & custom integration product development, and health monitoring products and services.

Additional information on our expertise, projects, and culture can be found at https://draganfly.com/

Draganfly Innovations Inc. is looking for a Supply Manager to serve as a key coordination point for the Canadian Armed Forces, providing direct support to delivery, cataloguing, scaling, and provisioning support. This role is responsible for delivering all product information to the CAF to ensure proper supply chain management of Draganfly Inc systems and spares are in place to ensure seamless deliver and sustainment. The Supply Manager role is to ensure the customer and Draganfly’s partners have a positive interaction with forward planning and coordination of all supply sustainment requirements.

This is a remote role, but the successful candidate will need to be willing to travel on occasion to support project kick off, project review meetings, and possibly to Canadian Forces Supply Depots to coordinate any issues with deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Management Functions

• Coordinating client supply support requests including request for cataloging information, dues out to designated delivery locations, and detailed tracking of receipt of deliveries to the client.
• Oversee inventory management of spares and complete systems ensuring stock is properly scaled and positioned to support evolving client support demands.
• Support the further Canadian content within the Draganfly Inc supply chain by researching and recommending potential alternate sources of supply to the engineering team.
• Manage and update the Draganfly Inc inventory management system with any Materiel Master Records or NATO stocks numbers assigned to Draganfly Inc systems or spares by Canada. This will be done in support of the broader Draganfly Inc approach to Configuration and Obsolescence Management practices.
• Support the procurement activities related to production ensuring that the production team has sufficient stock available to sustain demand for orders.
• Provide detailed quotes for spares and systems as requested by the client either directly or through a Task Authorization request.
• Support the management and administration of contracts in support of the client from a supply perspective.

Who are you really?

• Excellent communicator, written and verbal, that can adapt and adjust to changing client needs.
• Experience with warehouse management and supply inventory management.
• Experience with contracting regulations when working with Government contracts.
• Knowledge of CAF supply management practices and procedures would be a strong asset.
• Ability to pass background checks required for certain government engagements as required.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years supply chain management experience in a Defense or Security setting.
• Able to acquire and maintain a Secret Level II clearance as required.
• Understanding of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and US Government ITAR regulations as it relates to complex defense application technology.
• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Compensation Package:

• Salary range: $85,000-$110,000
• Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the company’s stock option plan, providing long‑term ownership and alignment with company growth.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including a Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Matching RRSP program to support long‑term financial planning.
• Generous time‑off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the full week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Professional development support, including assistance toward obtaining your Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations or equivalent training required for operational roles.

Why Join Us?

At Draganfly Innovations, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We’re in an exciting growth phase, scaling our technologies, product lines, and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work on diverse and cutting‑edge projects, and grow your skills alongside passionate experts. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you won’t just join a company - you’ll help build what comes next.

As part of our hiring process, all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.