Operations Analyst

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology firm in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is seeking an Operations Analyst to provide analytical support to the Operations Management team. The ideal candidate will develop operational metrics and assist in cost planning while ensuring data analysis drives improvements. A bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience are required, along with analytical skills and proficiency with business intelligence tools. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive health care plans

Flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of accounting or financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze operational metrics.
• Build automated business intelligence reports.
• Model data for analysis of costs.
• Analyze data to identify issues.
• Assist line managers in planning and control.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong computer skills

Skills with ERP systems

Excellent presentation skills

Desire to take action

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or operations management

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Cloud computing

Databases

Job description

Overview

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 3,400 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 operations analyst is responsible for providing ongoing analytical support to the Operations Management team, as required, by coordinating special projects, compiling statistical analysis, and generating reports and charts. Automated boards for decision-making in the context of general business process improvement. Advising and recommending a course of action is an integral part of this role.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, report and analyze operational metrics, with critical trend analysis to enable leaders to make informed decisions.
• Build automated business intelligence reports and dashboards by accessing operations databases.
• Model data for analysis of labor, overhead, capital and material costs.
• Analyze data to identify problem areas and suggest improvements.
• Assist line managers in the planning and control of overhead costs of different departments.
• Support business development and program teams in project planning.

• Coordinate special continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate, maintain and facilitate various interdepartmental meetings, presentations and reports.
• Any other related task.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and diplomacy when handling reports of a sensitive and confidential nature.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or operations management
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer skills with a good command of business intelligence tools
• Skills with ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning), cloud computing and databases
• Desire to take action and make decisions
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• A strong collaborative communication approach
• Essential knowledge of French and English an asset (Prepares reports for Ontario head office).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of accounting or financial planning

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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 ITAR.

Benefits

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.

Equal opportunity

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.