Material Assistant

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We’re on the hunt for a Material Assistant on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

Role

Provides support to the maintenance/calibration group in the preparation and administration of equipment leased or in transit with service providers.

Performs administrative duties associated with the operation of the department.

Responsibilities/Work performed

• Collect and enter data into various systems.
• Produce and publish various reports.
• Update departmental KPI's.
• Unpack incoming instruments and add to database. Disposition of accessories.
• Administrative support for equipment to be sent for service (calibration, repair). Preparation of requisitions, PO
• Administrative support for instruments returning from service (calibration, maintenance). Preparation of requisitions, PO
• Track, trace and validate equipment on production floors.
• Distribute personalized reminders.
• Prepare shipping documents.
• Coordinate equipment moves.
• Actively participate in maintaining 5S in the department.
• Act as a messenger within the building and occasionally outside the company.
• All other related tasks.

Minimum qualifications required

• High school diploma, secondary school vocational diploma or college diploma;
• 1 to 3 years of related experience. Good experience in customer service.
• Good knowledge of the Office suite;
• Essential knowledge of French and English, both written and spoken.

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). 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.