Bilingual Communications Manager

MDA•Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 4000 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. We’re seeking a bilingual communications manager to join our Corporate Communications team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Marketing Communications for Satellite Systems, this is a new position created at our advanced satellite manufacturing facility in Montréal’s West Island. At MDA Space, we’re changing the world and the space around it. As the leading global supplier of communications and radar satellites as well as satellite subsystems, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. We work with the best engineers and innovators in our industry. This is a dynamic time for our company and the space industry, and we need an exceptional communicator to help tell our story. Your role will primarily focus on internal communications, with some level of responsibility for external communications and events. This is an ideal role for a curious, versatile candidate who enjoys variety in their work, can operate in a complex industry, and is comfortable exercising a certain degree of autonomy in an environment where priorities can change rapidly. 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 and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

Requirements

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in communications, preferably in the high-tech sector and/or a publicly traded company
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field
Bilingual, with impeccable written and spoken French and English
Strong written/verbal communication skills
An ability to accurately simplify complex concepts without oversimplifying
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple competing requests with great attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize what matters.

Nice To Haves

Strong ability to collaborate with local and global teams with diplomacy and tact
Understanding of various communication channels, including social media, and how to engage an audience
Knowledge of and competence in project management
Photography/videography/visual editing skills an asset
A love of learning

Responsibilities

Help develop and manage Satellite Systems internal communication channels
Assist in the development and execution of communications strategies to support Satellite Systems activities
Draft and review content for Satellite Systems and MDA Space internal channels (articles for the intranet or the external blog, business-area emails, digital screens, newsletters)
Work with graphic artists to create compelling visuals and content for our channels
Ensure that content meets MDA Space guidelines and quality standards
Plan and manage the Satellite Systems content calendar and collaborate with the MDA Space internal and external teams for the deployment of content on company-wide and external channels
Lead or support the organization of presentations, events, special events, community activities and other assignments as required
Monitor the performance of Satellite Systems content on internal and external communications channels, updated analytics trackers and develop reports to inform our strategy.
Keep abreast of and advise on relevant trends and internal communication best practices.