Administrative Health and Safety Student - Winter 2026

MDA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in space is seeking an Administrative Co-op Student in Health and Safety for a 4-month term starting January 2026 in Ottawa. Responsibilities include maintaining health and safety documentation, supporting training initiatives, and performing administrative tasks. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a relevant field and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Compensation ranges from $22 to $25 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

Work accommodations available

Training and development initiatives

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Health Sciences, Environmental Studies).
• Experience with data entry, record-keeping, and document management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update health and safety documentation.
• Support training and development initiatives.
• Perform administrative tasks such as record-keeping and compliance tracking.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution

Job 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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for an Administrative Co-op Student - Health and Safety on our team at our Kanata office. This is a 4 month term starting in January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating our health and safety documentation
• Supporting training and development initiatives
• Performing administrative tasks such as record-keeping, coordinating reviews/trainings, compliance tracking, etc.

Experience and skills required

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Health Sciences, Environmental Studies, etc.)
• Experience with data entry, record-keeping, and document management
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to draft and edit documents, emails, and reports
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment

Desirable experience and skills

• Previous administrative experience, either through coursework, volunteer work, or part-time jobs
• Familiarity with health and safety principles and practices

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

MDA Ltd. 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.

The compensation range for this position is $22 - $25 hourly. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.