Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.
The Role:
MDA Space is seeking a Senior Manager of Corporate Communications for an 18-month maternity leave term, based at our corporate headquarters in Brampton.
With a broad corporate communications mandate including brand and campaign management, event planning, traditional, digital and social media, media relations and operational marketing, the successful candidate will combine marketing communications expertise with significant business acumen to help lead and manage the communications function.
MDA Space corporate communications Senior Managers are progressive, forward-leaning integrated communication leaders and highly skilled and strategic marketing communication experts with extensive experience advising and counselling senior executives, campaign and message development, and superior writing and presentation skills. Prior work experience in publicly traded corporations, a B2B technology setting, an agency setting or a combination is a priority.
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Corporate Communications and includes a management of a direct report.
This is a unique opportunity to make your mark on one of Canada’s most historic, innovative and exciting technology companies in a rapidly expanding growth sector. Excited? Here’s what you can expect.
Job Responsibilities and Outcomes:
- Work with corporate communications colleagues and agency partners to define and drive the implementation of a comprehensive best-practice corporate communications program.
- Provide strategic communications counsel and 1:1 support to senior executives, helping them translate business strategy into communications strategy and actions that inform, advance, and protect the business.
- Day-to-day communications management including content development, review, approval and dissemination of business area communications including but not limited to employee and leadership communications.
- Marketing operations management including planning and budgeting.
- Leadership and coordination of events and trade shows, working with colleagues to create a memorable and positive brand experience and business engagement.
- Community sponsorships/partnerships and engagement.
- Cross-functional collaboration with business area communications colleague to ensure consistent brand application.
- Management of external suppliers for branded merchandise, design, video production, photography and other content requirements.
- Leadership of the MDA Space events team, help plan, support and execute relevant aspects of marketing initiatives such as conferences, trade shows, career fairs, local and community activities, paper submissions and related social media, attending the events as needed.
- Provide communications thought leadership by staying on top of relevant trends and internal and external communication best practices.
- Establish corporate communications as a strategic business asset and become a strategic communications advisor to MDA Space senior management.
- Deliver measurable expansion of the MDA Space and product brands over time.
- Develop integrated and multi-media communications content that consistently tells the business area and product story to multiple stakeholders – internally and externally.
- Consistent with the MDA Space brand image and guidelines, develop core marketing communications materials, presentations and other content.
Ideal Experience:
- 10+ years of strategic marketing or communications experience working with corporations of similar size, scale and complexity, preferable publicly traded technology companies and/or agencies.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with experience in managing multiple, diverse projects and tight deadlines with autonomy, while maintaining timely, high-quality work across the team.
- Superior writing, editing, proofreading, and research experience – ideally in the technology sector to shape compelling content across multiple internal and external channels and platforms (digital and traditional)
- Demonstrated relationship-building with executive leaders supporting and developing internal content for executive communications needs.
- Established strength in developing and delivering high quality external and internal communication content and campaigns.
- Track record for getting things done, finding solutions to complex challenges, and turning ideas into measurable plans.
- Self-starter
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Creative/critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
- Ability to travel
Critical Competencies:
Acting strategically — identifies and prioritizes the most critical factors to consider in making decisions. Develops plans that consider the impact beyond own area, location, function or market
Takes ownership – takes ownership by driving innovation and tackling big needs and issues.
Exceptional Communicator – a persuasive communicator who is open, direct and approachable who can deliver crisp, concise, incisive, logical written and verbal content
Global Thinker – takes a big picture, global and holistic approach to communications with demonstrated sensitivity for and appreciation of diversity and culture
Executive Presence and Maturity – a natural leader and a visible and hands-on team player with a high-level of professionalism, diplomacy, emotional intelligence, self-awareness and business acumen
Analytical Approach – takes an analytical approach to evaluating the success of internal and external communications by using metrics and measurement
Acts as Change Agent – comfortable driving the strategic behaviour changes needed to support MDA Space on its transformation journey
Benefits Statement:
MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
The compensation range for this position is $120,000-150,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
