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!
We’re on the hunt for a Contracts Administratoron our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.
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 missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.
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.
Responsibilities
- Input contract information in the various systems for contractual documents and Amendments thereto.
- Draft, review, negotiate and execute non-disclosures agreements, including amendments, based on MDA templates and standards.
- Drafts standard contract agreement forms and related documents according to established contractual policies and procedures.
- Ensures the review, approval and execution of contracts according to corporate guidelines and procedures.
- Prepares and administers correspondence and contractual documents to ensure timely and submission, including prioritization requests.
- Oversees all contractual matters related to subcontracts and pre-assigned programs and seeks advice as required for drafting and reviewing non-standard contracts.
- Assists the contracts specialist in preparing the declaration of conformity in accordance with the conditions provided by potential clients.
- Prepares, organizes and maintains contract records and files and documents contract performance and compliance.
- Provides support to contract specialists by working with internal or external project teams on issues and developments related to assigned contracts.
Work Experience requirements
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in negotiations is an asset. Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English.
- Be a team player and demonstrate a high level of integrity.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
- DEC in a pertinent field
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.
Benefits statement:
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.
Equal opportunity statement:
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.
