We'reseekingabilingual CommunicationsManagertojoinour Corporate Communications team.Reporting to the Senior Manager, Marketing Communications for Satellite Systems, thisis a new position created at our advanced satellite manufacturing facility in Montre9al's West Island.

AtMDA Space,we'rechanging the world and the space around it.As the leading global supplier ofcommunicationsand radar satellitesas well as satellite subsystems, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years.We work with the best engineers and innovators in our industry.This is a dynamic time for our company and the space industry, and we need an exceptional communicator to help tell our story.

Your role will primarily focuson internal communications,with some level of responsibility for external communications and events. This is an ideal role for a curious, versatile candidate who enjoys variety in their work, canoperatein a complex industry,and is comfortable exercising a certain degree of autonomy in an environment where priorities can change rapidly.

Responsibilities:

• Help develop and manage Satellite Systems internal communication channels
• Assist in the development and execution of communications strategies to support Satellite Systems activities
• Draft and review content for Satellite Systems and MDA Space internal channels (articles for the intranet or the external blog, business-area emails, digital screens, newsletters)
• Work with graphic artists to create compelling visuals and content for our channels
• Ensure that content meets MDA Space guidelines and quality standards
• Plan and manage the Satellite Systems content calendar and collaborate with the MDA Space internal and external teams for the deployment of content on company-wide and external channels
• Lead or support the organization of presentations, events, community activities and other assignments as required
• Monitor the performance of Satellite Systems content on internal and external communications channels, update analytics trackers and develop reports to inform our strategy.
• Keep abreast of and advise on relevant trends and internal communication best practices.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Experience

• Ideal candidateshave at least 5 years of experience in communications, preferably in thehigh-techsector and/or a publicly traded company

• Bachelor's degree in communications,journalismor a related field

• Bilingual, with impeccable written and spoken French and English. Contact with executives at the Ontario head office and the British Columbia and UK offices.

• Strong written/verbal communication skills

• An ability toaccuratelysimplify complex concepts without oversimplifying

• Solidanalytical and problem-solving skills

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple competing requests with great attention to detail.

• Excellent organizationalskills;ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize what matters.

Beneficial Skills/Experience

• Strong ability to collaborate with localand globalteams with diplomacy and tact

• Understanding of various communication channels, including social media, and how to engage an audience

• Knowledge of and competence in project management

• Photography/videography/visual editing skills an asset

• A love of learning

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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).

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.