Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Description

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 .

Role:

The EHS Manager will serve as the subject matter expert for occupational health, safety, and environmental management and sustainability programs. Reporting directly to the Operations or PA Director of the business area, this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a proactive EHS management system that ensures compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, municipal health and safety and environmental legislation and customer requirements. This role dot-line reports to Director EHS in Shared Service to ensure OneMDA approach that aligns EHS program across MDA operations. This position will require daily onsite presence at the MDA facility.

The successful candidate will foster a zero-injury culture, act as the management co-chair of the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) and serve as a strategic partner to the business by integrating health, safety, and environmental considerations into operations, projects, and culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• EHS-related professional accreditation (e.g., CRSP, CIH, CHSC, CSP).
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive EHS experience in industrial or engineering settings (7 years with graduate degree).
• Demonstrated leadership capability in managing, developing, and motivating EHS professionals to deliver strong results and foster a culture of safety excellence.
• Prior experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Environmental Protection Act, and the provincial Fire Code.
• Experience developing and implementing EHS management systems, including risk assessments, policies, and training programs.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a JHSC management co-chair and leading IRS initiatives.
• Advanced skills in incident and near miss investigation, risk assessment, and root cause analysis.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.

• Experience designing and managing a Safety Excellence Program or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Exposure to behavioural-based safety (BBS) practices and coaching is an asset.
• Experience implementing and maintaining an Environmental Management Systems (e.g., ISO 14001) and Health and Occupational Health ad Safety Management Systems (e.g. ISO 45001) is an asset.

Comments/Special Considerations:

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

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.