Material Assistant

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space [http://www.mda.space/]. We’re on the hunt for a Material Assistant on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office. Role: The primary role of the Equipment Assistant is to support the maintenance/calibration team in preparing and managing equipment that is leased or in transit with service providers. He or she performs administrative tasks related to the department’s operations. Responsibilities/Work performed: * Collects and enters data into various systems. * Generates and publishes various reports. * Updates the department’s KPIs. * Unpacks instruments upon arrival and adds them to the database. Organizes accessories. * Provides administrative support for equipment sent out for service (calibration, repair). Prepares requisitions and purchase orders (POs). * Provides administrative support for instruments returning from service (calibration, maintenance). Prepares requisitions and purchase orders (POs). * Monitors, tracks, and validates equipment on the production floors. * Distributes personalized reminders. * Prepares shipping documents. * Coordinates the movement of equipment. * Actively participates in maintaining 5S standards within the department. * Acts as a messenger within the building and, occasionally, outside the company. * Performs all other related duties. * Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Minimum qualifications required: * DES, DEP, or DEC; * 1 to 3 years of related experience. Solid experience in customer service. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office; * Essential proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written. Comments/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). 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. 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.

The Material Assistant supports the maintenance and calibration team by managing equipment logistics, including tracking, shipping, and database entry. They also provide administrative support by preparing purchase orders, generating reports, and maintaining 5S standards within the facility.

Candidates must possess a DES, DEP, or DEC diploma and have 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluency in both English and French are required, along with the ability to obtain security clearance.

• Extended healthcare • Flexible drug plans • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Disability income protection • Life insurance • Group retirement savings plans • Employee and family assistance program

• Customer servicePreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Data entryPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Administrative support
• Data entry
• Equipment maintenance
• Calibration support
• Inventory management
• Purchase order preparation
• Shipping documentation
• Customer service
• Microsoft Office
• 5S standards
• Logistics coordination
• Reporting
• KPI tracking
• Administrative Support
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Shipping Documents
• Administrative Functions
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operations
• Robotics
• Space Exploration
• Security Clearance
• Disability Income

• Administrative
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Managerial Assistant
• Logistician (General)
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Logisticians

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week