Enterprise Environmental H&S Management System Manager

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 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:

The Enterprise Environmental H&S Management System Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the enterprise EHS management system, framework, standards, tools, and operating methods. The role ensures consistency of approach across Business Areas while enabling local flexibility to support differing operational needs.

The position acts as the enterprise process owner for EHS governance elements, management system architecture, digital tools, reporting methodologies, and performance measurement processes.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Framework & Management System Ownership

• Develop and maintain the Enterprise EHS Framework documents, training models, and relevant tools and templates.
• Define, document, and provide training on enterprise standards, minimum requirements, and governance processes in collaboration with entire MDA Space EHS community
• Ensure framework alignment with regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Lead periodic reviews and updates of EHS methodologies.

Process Standardization

• Develop common enterprise EHS processes and tools.
• Create templates, procedures, guidance documents, and training materials.
• Facilitate consistency across BAs while supporting operational flexibility.

Digital Enablement

• Serve as business owner for EHS Framework and digital solutions.
• Lead requirements development, system configuration support, and governance.
• Drive data standardization and reporting methodologies.

Performance & Metrics

• Establish enterprise KPIs and reporting methodologies.
• Maintain scorecards, dashboards, and performance reporting processes.
• Support trend analysis and executive reporting.

Training & Change Management

• Develop enterprise training strategies for framework requirements.
• Support implementation of new processes and systems.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across Business Areas.

Continuous Improvement

• Benchmark industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Lead enterprise improvement projects.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in EHS management systems, governance, or continuous improvement.
• Experience implementing ISO-based management systems.
• Strong process design, project management, and change management skills.
• Experience with enterprise digital platforms and data governance.

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

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 $120,000 - $140,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.