Sr Talent Acquisition Advisor

About MDA Space

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.

Position

MDA Space is seeking a Recruiter (6‑month contract with option of extension) to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition Team ideally based at our Harwell Campus (Didcot) office. This role could also be worked from our Stevenage office.

Responsibilities

• Attracting, assessing and hiring the right candidates in a timely fashion.
• Identify hiring needs and search requirements and effectively match candidates with the roles in which they will be most successful.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of staffing strategies to provide a qualified and diverse candidate pool.
• Build relationships with talent in the marketplace.
• Source passive candidates through networking and direct sourcing.
• Evaluate skill level, conduct an efficient and professional interview process and drive the offer process, including reference checks, salary recommendations, negotiations and closing of candidates.
• Communicate effectively with the hiring manager and interview team to ensure preparedness during the interview process.
• Provide a great candidate experience.
• Promote MDA Space employer brand.
• Propose and implement ongoing improvements to recruitment efforts.
• Participate in strategic Human Resources activities as directed.

Requirements (experience/skills)

• Related post‑secondary education and 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a high‑tech environment.
• Strong written and verbal skills in English.
• Technical recruiting experience in the computer and engineering related field and experience networking in the technology industry.
• Communicative team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Experience partnering with managers, interviewers and hiring teams through the hiring process.
• Knowledge and experience in a wide range of current recruiting practices and techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and provide strong consultative skills throughout the search process.
• Self‑directed, persistent and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail and follow‑through is important.
• Proactive, results‑oriented, good business sense and strong organizational skills.

This role is based in our Harwell location. We work in office from Monday‑Thursday with the option to work from home on Friday. Ability to speak Hebrew is an asset.

Comments/Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as verify your nationality and immigration status.
• Identity: Full ID check.
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure.
• Employment history check: Confirmation of the past three years of employment (minimum).
• Reference checks.

Benefits statement

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, 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 private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal opportunity statement

MDA Space 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.

Accommodations

MDA Space 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.