Senior Human Resources Business Partner

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 3,400 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 Role:

Join Our Team as a Strategic HR Partner! We are seeking a seasoned Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our team at our Geointelligence, Richmond BC location! As a trusted advisor to our business leaders, you will leverage your exceptional relationship-building, strategic thinking and results-orientation skills to drive business outcomes and deliver tailored people solutions that enable our organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. In this critical role, you will partner closely with business area leadership, union leadership and the HR teams to navigate complex people-related challenges, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and drive strategic initiatives that propel our business forward. 

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
• Actively participate in HR project work, such as development of new human resources strategies for the organization as a whole

• Provide strategic HR support to Corporate and Shared Services functions, including Finance, IT and Legal to drive business outcomes and achieve organizational objectives. This includes developing and implementing HR strategies, programs, and initiatives that align with business priorities, support the growth and development of the organization and enhance employee engagement and retention 

• Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders to identify key talent issues impacting business goals, and offer strategic solutions, including identifying and retaining top talent 

• Provide expert guidance and assistance to 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 

• Partner with leaders to design and implement organizational structures, processes, and systems that support business objectives and drive efficiency and effectiveness 

• Collaborate closely with MDA’s HR COE team to design and implement new initiatives, process implementation and leverage team expertise in planning and delivering functional initiatives to respective client group 

• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with the ability to shift between strategic, operational, and tactical levels 

• Communicate, facilitate, and/or present talent programs and rollouts at the business area level  

• Actively participate in HR enterprise initiatives, such as development of new human resources talent programs for the organization as a whole 

• Lead change management initiatives to support business transformation, including communicating, training and monitoring changes and providing coaching to leaders 

• Analyze HR data and metrics to inform business decisions, identify trends, and measure the impact of HR initiatives 

• Manage through ambiguity, uncertainty, and changing priorities, while maintaining a solution-oriented approach 

• Provide responsive and timely support to business leaders and employees, ensuring that HR services are delivered in a timely and effective manner 

• Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices 

• Collaborating with other HR functions to ensure integrated HR services 

Candidate Profile:

• 6+ 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 British Columbia
• 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
• 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.

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:

The role might require around some 20% travel

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.

The compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.