Master Scheduler

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 5,500 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Join our Montreal team as a Master Scheduler for Satellite Test Equipment. On a daily basis you will work with state of the art equipment that helps recreate the harsh environments of space, and is key in the success of our satellite missions.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of satellite missions in the past 60 years.

The Position

As The Master Scheduler you will put your strong analytical and problem solving skills to the test from overseeing the coordination of all assembly integration and test activities between our different programs through to mitigating risks for on-time delivery to our global customers. Problems you could solve would range from scheduling conflicts, material, equipment and workforce constraints making no two days the same in this fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate planning development and improvement (system, process, practices and performance measurements).
• Review medium to long term planning requirement and identifies conflicts, constraints and resources requirements.
• Monitor the progress against the plan at regular intervals and work with all departments in resolving planning and capacity problems.
• Identify risks and propose recovery plan in case of overall capacity issues
• Generate and analyze overall scenarios, reports and metrics (milestones, OTD, etc.)
• Identify, develop, implement, maintain, analyze and publish manufacturing measures of performance
• Support proposal activities for manufacturing operations
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide functional guidance and train less experienced personnel

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in a project management and/or production planning environment
• PMI-PMP Certification is an asset
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, operations management option (preferably) or in commercial sciences
• Excellent knowledge project management software, preferably Primavera
• French Language is essentially however the ideal candidate will be fully bilingual (Transige with suppliers outside Quebec).

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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).

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 provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.