Total Rewards 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.

We’re seeking a Total Rewards Manager to help shape a compelling and differentiated employee experience through innovative, market-leading rewards strategies. Operating within a high-tech, engineering-driven environment, this global role will lead key components of the total rewards portfolio, including broad-based compensation frameworks, incentive programs, global benefits and mobility, ensuring alignment with business objectives, talent market dynamics, and evolving regulatory requirements.

As a strategic partner to the Total Rewards team and broader People Team, you will drive both day-to-day program execution and forward-looking initiatives, delivering scalable, compliant, and employee-centric solutions. You will play a key role in strengthening our employee value proposition and enabling the attraction and retention of top talent globally.

What You’ll Do

Lead Global Total Rewards Programs

• Contribute to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of global total rewards programs within a competitive high-tech talent market
• Ensure programs reflect industry-leading practices and are aligned with the needs of specialized, technical, and professional talent segments
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to balance global consistency with local market competitiveness and legislative requirements

Compensation & Job Architecture

• Support and evolve broad-based compensation programs, including salary structures, market benchmarking, and pay positioning
• Apply expertise in job architecture to ensure consistent job leveling and competitive market alignment
• Partner with HR and business leaders to support compensation decisions across specialized, high-demand talent roles
• Contribute to annual compensation processes, ensuring alignment with market trends in high-tech and innovation-driven industries

Pay Equity & Transparency

• Own pay equity analyses and actions to support fair and equitable outcomes across a diverse, global workforce
• Ensure compliance with pay transparency legislation, including salary disclosures and reporting requirements
• Provide guidance to leaders on equitable compensation practices, particularly within competitively priced technical talent markets

Incentive Programs

• Support design and optimization of all incentive programs aligned to market practices in the technology and engineering sectors
• Lead the administration of the Short-term incentive plan
• Act as the subject matter expert for Shareworks equity administration, ensuring operational excellence and a strong employee experience

Union Compensation & Collective Bargaining

• Partner with Labour Relations and Legal to support collective bargaining negotiations
• Provide market assessment and develop costing models for union proposals
• Ensure accurate application of negotiated terms related to compensation and benefits matters

Mobility & Global Programs

• Oversee global mobility programs supporting the movement of specialized and critical talent across regions
• Ensure mobility offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business needs in a global operating model

Employee Benefits

• Assess market competitiveness of benefit programs and make recommendations on changes according to Company demographics
• Lead the initiative on becoming a recognized as a Top Benefits employer
• Develop automated metrics and draw meaningful insights on disability and other leaves
• Oversee compliance with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements across local and global jurisdictions (Canada, US, UK) including governance, reporting, and audits
• Partner with external vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to optimize program delivery and employee experience
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, and systems supporting benefits and pension administration

Analytics, Governance & Partnerships

• Deliver data-driven insights on rewards competitiveness within high-tech markets
• Build dashboards and reporting to inform decision-making and program effectiveness
• Establish strong governance frameworks across compensation and equity programs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leaders to drive impact

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field, 8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards or 5 years in compensation consulting, with deep expertise in compensation, equity, and global rewards programs within complex, growth-oriented organizations

• Demonstrated experience operating at manager level or a consultant level within a consulting firm, leading programs with global scope and significant organizational impact
• Strong working knowledge of job architecture, including job matching, leveling, and market pricing to support consistent and competitive pay practices
• Hands-on experience managing broad-based compensation programs, including salary structures, annual compensation cycles, and market benchmarking
• Solid experience supporting global benefit programs and/or mobility frameworks, with an understanding of regional nuances and compliance requirements
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex compensation data into clear insights and recommendations for business leaders
• Proven ability to lead projects and initiatives end-to-end, balancing day-to-day execution with continuous improvement and innovation
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience partnering with HRBPs, Finance, Legal, and senior leaders
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, while escalating strategic decisions appropriately
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex total rewards concepts for diverse audiences
• High attention to detail, strong judgment, and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Experience working in a global, fast-paced, and evolving environment or within a compensation consulting firm with exposure to diverse client base

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), and be able to obtain higher clearances.

Benefits Statement:

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

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.