Job Category: Marketing
Requisition Number: SENIO007091
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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 3,000 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 Opportunity:
MDA Space is seeking a Senior Manager of Marketing Communications to join our Corporate Communications team as we expand, accelerate and commercialize our Robotics and Space Operations business globally. This is a new position located at our corporate headquarters and Space Robotics Centre of Excellence in Brampton.
With a broad marketing communications mandate for all external and internal communications including executive communications, media relations, product marketing support, crisis and issues management and thought-leadership, the successful candidate will combine demonstrated marketing communications expertise, a positive get-it-done attitude and significant business acumen to help build the communications function at MDA Space as we focus on driving growth, engagement and brand awareness with stakeholders inside and outside of the company.
MDA Space Marketing 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.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Corporate Communications with dotted line reporting into the business area senior executive, the ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a matrixed organization.
This is a career-defining 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.
Responsibilities and Outcomes:
Ideal Experience:
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 $102,000 - $150,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
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