Intermediate Technician, Data Reception Operations
Job Category : Operations
Requisition Number : INTER010582
- Posted : October 29, 2025
- Full-Time
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Prince Albert Offsite
Customer Site (Saskatchewan)
P.O. Box 1150
Prince Albert, SK S6V5S7, CAN
MDA Space is a leader in the provision of earth observation systems and services, catering to both the Canadian and international markets. MDA Space is currently a seeking one full-time staff member to join the team operating a satellite ground station near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The successful applicant would be required to monitor ground station operations and provide first line maintenance support in a 24 / 7 operation.
MDA Space is seeking qualified personnel with skills in the following categories :
Responsibilities / tasks :
Perform scheduling and tasking of reception activities to maintain system readiness for data reception.Monitor data reception activities from scheduling and reception to final data transfer to archive.Detect and report any operational and technical problems.Apply troubleshooting procedures.Assist in maintaining accurate logs of system activities and reports.Support the Senior Technician in system and equipment maintenance, Level 1 preventative maintenance and repairs, and maintenance logs. This includes climbing a ladder up to 15 metres and installing rack-mounted systems equipment (up to 30 kg).Shift work is required.Available on call 24 / 7 in rotation with other Intermediate Technicians.Qualifications include :
1-3 years of experience required in operation of monitoring and server environments.Good computer skills, for example with system upgrades, configuration changes, installations, working with cables in confined spaces, etc.Experience system maintenance.Experience in system hardware / software preventative maintenance and repairs. The ability to climb 15 metre ladders and perform rack-mounting of systems equipment (up to 30 kg) is required.Cleanliness and attention to hygiene appropriate for working in shared building space with federal and provincial government agencies.Special Considerations / Comments
Candidate must hold or be cleared to Reliability Security Clearance prior to commencing work.Candidate must also hold or be eligible to obtain Level II Security Clearance.#J-18808-Ljbffr