Talent Acquisition Coordinator

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Our ability to attract and retain the best talent available is perhaps the most critical issue facing MDA during this rapid growth phase we are in. As a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Coordinator, your role will be crucial helping this high performing team continue to deliver on our commitment to the team. You will work closely with the recruiters, leaders and executives to ensure we are responsive to the businesses staffing needs. 

If having a role where you are in the thick of all the action and where you can make a huge impact is something that appeal to you, check out this job.

Don't have any experience in recruiting or HR? That's OK. We are looking for someone with strong administrative support experience who is interested in the HR/ Recruiting field.

This is a 6 month term with a possibility of extension.

Responsibilities :

• Utilize the Application Tracking System (ATS) to manage full cycle recruitment, candidate relationship management and metric reporting


• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews and balance activities to ensure positive candidate and hiring manager experiences throughout


• Create, review, and post jobs to various job boards and sites as necessary, send out for translation where necessary


• Assist team with creating, planning and implementing promotional and recruiting strategies designed to attract new candidates and build on employment brand


• Assist team with sourcing top talent using a variety of methods including job postings, all social media, networking, referrals, career fairs, campus visits and direct sourcing/cold calling.


• Support the background screening process


• Support the contract labour hiring process


• Administer the employee referral program


• Work with the recruiters to prescreen candidates by phone and make recommendations with hiring managers


• Support TA Reporting


• Manage TA related invoices


• Assist with other adhoc administrative functions as required

Requirements :

• Proficient in French and English language


• Experience in an HR/Talent Acquisition role or an equivalent combination of education, training would be an asset 


• Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently


• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Familiarity/proficiency with recruitment tools such as LinkedIn, all social media and multiple search engine, job aggregators/propagators, etc.


• Must possess strong oral/written communications skills


• Demonstrated competency in working with competing priorities


• Strong team-oriented working style


• Ability, tenacity, and drive to navigate through ambiguity and deliver relevant solutions effectively


• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System would be an asset


• The role can be based in either our Brampton or Montreal offices


• Office days are Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays

Comments/Special Considerations :

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

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity.

If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.