Job Description

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we will 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 are leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We are 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!

Etes-vous une personne minutieuse qui maitrise bien toutes les facettes de la remuneration globale? Etes-vous motive par l'idee de contribuer a attirer et a retenir les meilleurs talents de l'industrie qui accomplissent un travail qui revolutionne le monde? Vous aimez travailler avec des chiffres et des donnees? Si c'est le cas, venez vous joindre a une equipe dynamique de ressources humaines travaillant dans le secteur passionnant de l'espace!

Compensation Analyst

Are you a detailed person who has a strong grasp of all facets of Compensation and Total Rewards? Are you motivated by contributing to the attraction and retention of industry leading talent doing world-changing work? Do you love working with numbers and data? If so, come join a dynamic HR team working in the exciting space industry!

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, the Compensation Analyst will play a key role in the review and analysis of activities related to MDA Total Rewards programs - including compensation, benefits, retirement plans and other monetary and non-monetary rewards and recognition plans.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Support annual salary review cycles and incentive plan processes
• Conduct analysis of internal equity and external market competitiveness as required and collaborate in making compensation recommendations for new hires and internal promotions.
• Lead all aspects of the survey submission process including understanding survey methodology, job matching, data gathering, data validation, benchmarking, and preparation of data submission files
• Participate in the maintenance of the job evaluation process and ensure compliance with Pay Equity requirements in all provinces
• Assist in compensation and benefits analysis for various union negotiations
• Audit the HRMS system for accurate compensation and benefits data
• Provide support to employees in relation to group benefits and pension plan inquiries or issues regarding their coverage and claims and facilitate the annual open enrolment for Group benefits in the US.
• Conducts various benefits related reconciliations and provide required reports
• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the retirement programs; enrollments, contributions, terminations, expenses, audits (Ontario DB, DC and BC RRSP plans) and coordinates and provides minutes for all Pension Committee meetings
• Assist with the administration of disability leaves and provides ongoing key metrics
• Support and collaborate on ad-hoc projects

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of related experience
• Knowledge of pension and benefit practices
• Extreme proficiency in Excel including ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets, formulas, v-lookup, pivot table etc.
• Advanced knowledge of Word and PowerPoint including ability to import and manipulate charts, pictures, mail merges etc.
• Knowledge of HRIS UKG a plus
• Must be able to manage conflicting priorities, function well under pressure and treat all information with confidentiality.
• Detailed oriented, Strong organizational skills and sound judgement.
• Customer focus, professional, people oriented and effectively interact with all levels of employees
• French/English spoken and written preferred

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree preferred (HR, Administration, Finance)