Human Resources Business Partner

About MDA:

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

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!

The Role:

We’re on the hunt for an Human Resources Business Partner at our Richmond, BC location.

In this role, you are exceptional at instituting a collaborative approach, leveraging your top notch communication skills to partner closely with members of the business to ensure a smooth and consistent flow of people-related services to divisional leadership and staff in a complex environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess short and long-term business needs of the client group and provide both operational and consultative HR guidance and support to client groups
• Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders to identify key issues impacting operational goals, and offer strategic solutions
• Provide guidance and assistance to salaried employees and managers on a wide range of human resource issues, including employee relations, conflict resolution, performance and compensation management, employee retention and engagement, workplace accommodations, and employment legislation, HR policies and people programs
• Collaborate with MDA’s HR team on new initiatives, process implementation and leverage team expertise in planning and delivering functional initiatives to your respective client group
• Communicate, facilitate, and/or present HR programs and roll-outs at the divisional and site level and work with leaders to develop and retain talent
• Actively participate in HR project work, such as development of new human resources strategies for the organization as a whole

Candidate Profile:

• 4+ years of solid, professional-level generalist human resources experience, ideally in a Business Partner role
• Strong written and oral skills
• Proven experience advising and collaborating with operational business leaders in a consultative capacity and can build trusting relationships quickly
• Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, or equivalent
• Experience developing and implementing business solutions in medium to large, complex matrixed environments
• Solid understanding of applicable employment and human rights legislation in BC
• Proven skills in coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution, risk management and relationship management
• Ability to utilize effective influencing strategies to build respect and partnerships with business leaders
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, and able to work in an extremely fast paced and high growth environment
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to juggle and reprioritize work based on dynamic business demands and requirements
• Effective and persuasive oral and written communication and presentation skills

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.

Comments/Special Considerations:

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 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.

 

Salary:

The compensation range for this position is $62,250 - $94,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate