About this role
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 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US, the UK and Israel and 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.
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!
MDA Space is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition Team for a 6 month contract based at our Rehovot office.
Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.
Responsibilities:
• You will be responsible for attracting, assessing and hiring the right candidates in a timely fashion. Specifically:
• 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 efficient and professional interview process and drive 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. Share and exchange information with all levels of management.
• 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 8+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a high-tech environment
• Strong preference for experience recruiting for chipsets or in the Space industry
• 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 Rehovot location.
We're a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA Space 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 Space 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 Space's leadership in this next golden age. 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.