Environmental Analyst

MDA; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space seeks an Environmental Analyst to support environmental programs, data management, and regulatory compliance across the enterprise. The role collaborates with EHS teams, facilities, and stakeholders to monitor performance and drive sustainability improvements.

Responsibilities include tracking permits, developing GHG inventories, and preparing leadership reports. A security clearance is required, with potential CGP screening, and the role emphasizes data analysis and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or related field.
• 3-5 years of environmental compliance, sustainability, or environmental management experience.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations in Canada and/or international jurisdictions.
• Experience with GHG accounting, emissions reporting, or sustainability metrics is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental compliance registers and regulatory tracking tools.
• Support monitoring of permits, approvals, and environmental obligations.
• Assist BAs in identifying and addressing environmental compliance gaps.
• Track corrective actions and environmental improvement plans.
• Support enterprise GHG inventory development and emissions reporting.
• Support CDP responses, customer disclosures, and sustainability reporting.
• Build LCA for projects, products, and establish a roadmap for comprehensive Scope 3 emission reduction
• Assist in development of environmental objectives, targets, and performance indicators.
• Maintain environmental data systems and reporting tools.
• Analyze environmental performance trends and develop dashboards.
• Support data quality reviews and validation activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership teams.
• Support environmental risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and internal assessments.
• Monitor emerging environmental regulations and industry practices.
• Support implementation of environmental framework elements.
• Develop guidance materials, tools, templates, and communications.
• Participate in enterprise environmental initiatives and projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Environmental data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related discipline

Tools

GHG accounting

Emissions reporting

Data visualization dashboards

Job description

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.

Job Summary:

The Environmental Analyst supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of MDA Space's environmental programs and sustainability initiatives. The role is responsible for environmental data management, regulatory compliance tracking, greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, performance analysis, and supporting Business Areas (BAs) in meeting environmental requirements and corporate objectives.

The position works closely with Business Area EHS teams, facilities, operations, and functional stakeholders to collect data, monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support environmental risk management across the enterprise.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Environmental Compliance Support

• Maintain environmental compliance registers and regulatory tracking tools.
• Support monitoring of permits, approvals, and environmental obligations.
• Assist BAs in identifying and addressing environmental compliance gaps.
• Track corrective actions and environmental improvement plans.

Sustainability & Climate Programs

• Support enterprise GHG inventory development and emissions reporting.
• Support CDP responses, customer disclosures, and sustainability reporting.
• Build LCA for projects, products, and establish a roadmap for comprehensive Scope 3 emission reduction
• Assist in development of environmental objectives, targets, and performance indicators.

Data & Analytics

• Maintain environmental data systems and reporting tools.
• Analyze environmental performance trends and develop dashboards.
• Support data quality reviews and validation activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership teams.
• Support environmental risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and internal assessments.
• Monitor emerging environmental regulations and industry practices.

Program Development

• Support implementation of environmental framework elements.
• Develop guidance materials, tools, templates, and communications.
• Participate in enterprise environmental initiatives and projects.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of environmental compliance, sustainability, or environmental management experience.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations in Canada and/or international jurisdictions.
• Experience with GHG accounting, emissions reporting, or sustainability metrics considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and data management skills.

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 $80,000 - $100,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate