RADARSAT Acquisition Planner

MDA; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA is seeking a RADARSAT Acquisition Planner / Customer Service Representative in Halifax to support satellite data acquisitions for DND / CAF. The role involves coordination with clients, data management, and acting as a subject matter expert in satellite operations. Ideal candidates have a background in GIS and military operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care plans

Flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Secret security clearance.
• Experience in planning RS2 and RCM data acquisitions.
• Ability to work unsupervised and respond to client queries.

Responsibilities

• Support DND / CAF with RS2 and RCM satellite data acquisitions.
• Maintain tracking planner for all acquisitions.
• Prepare and send Weekly Acquisition Processing Report.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Military operations understanding

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Experience in GIS / Geomatics

Operational experience in Space-Based Radar

Tools

Microsoft software applications

Remote sensing software tools

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 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. For more information, visitwww.mda.space.

The Role :

MDA is currently seeking a RADARSAT Acquisition Planner (AP) / Customer Service Representative (CSR), located in Halifax NS. The position provides support to the DND / CAF for the DND Polar Epsilon and Polar Epsilon 2 programs. This person will be involved in activities associated with planning RS2 and RCM data acquisitions and interacting with the customer and MDA GSI. The AP / CSR uses the RS2 and RCM Order handling Systems to specify new imaging activities, and submits orders to the RS2 / RCM Order Desks.

Job Responsibilities :

• Supports the Regional Joint Operation Center Atlantic (RJOCA) and DND / CAF with RS2 and RCM satellite data acquisitions in support of Marine Domain Awareness using the RS2 and RCM OHSs.
• Maintain the master tracking planner for all acquisitions from planning to delivery
• Prepare and send the Weekly Acquisition Processing Report to Aldergrove and DND / CAF clients
• Prepare and input RS2 acquisitions into the Contact Production Archiving System
• Assist with maintaining the incoming requests and plan missions as required;
• Act as a RADARSAT Subject Matter Expert when attending meetings
• Respond to client / CSA queries as required
• Any duties or tasks that the Station Manager might request as required

Job Requirements :

• The AP / CSR must have a combination of experience and education in GIS / Geomatics and or equivalent relevant operational experience in the use of Space-Based Radar and other satellite systems in support of Marine Domain Awareness.
• Excellent understanding of military operations and command and control, with an emphasis on maritime Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR).
• Good problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to be a team player and yet work unsupervised
• Familiar with using Microsoft and other software applications or web-based tools
• Experience in Collection management and reporting
• Additional years and broader experience in the mandatory categories
• Experience working with military systems used in support of ISR
• Good written and oral skills
• Ability to master new computer software applications
• Knowledge and experience using software tools for remote sensing product order management

Comments / Special Considerations

• Candidate must hold or be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance or higher

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.