Student - Finance - Fall 2026 (8 months)

MDA Space; Brampton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a motivated Finance Co-Op Student for its Brampton, ON office. This 8-month term starts in September 2026. You will contribute to forecasting, accounting assessments and tax-related work while developing and running financial models.

You’ll coordinate with the finance team, support monthly close, and gain exposure to Canadian tax and research expenditures. Security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary program with a finance, accounting, business, or related focus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with Excel and financial reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial modelling forecasting and analysis.
• Participating in research, analyses and accounting assessments.
• Developing and running financial models.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline current processes.
• Supporting monthly reporting cycle and account reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Discretion

Financial analysis

Education

Enrolled in Canadian post-secondary in finance or accounting

Tools

Accounting systems

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 4,000 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.

Details

We’re on the hunt for a motivated and talented Finance Co-Op Student to join our small, dynamic and fun Finance team at our Brampton, ON office. This is an 8 month term starting in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Financial modelling forecasting and analysis.
• Participating in research, analyses and accounting assessments.
• Developing and running financial models.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline current processes.
• Providing strong financial governance, including assisting with monthly reporting cycle and related account reconciliations and standards of documentation.
• Performing ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Preparing tax provision working papers and other tax accounting matters as required.
• Preparing Canadian corporate tax returns.
• Assisting with the analysis and compilation of eligible Scientific Research and Experimental Development expenditures and estimates of investment tax credits.
• Supporting of day-to-day tax functions (e.g. reviewing assessment notices, monitoring tax instalments, following up with tax authorities, etc.).
• Assisting in internal audit projects.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus in finance, accounting, business, commerce, mathematics, statistics, actuarial sciences or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• A self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience or understanding of financial analysis and financial reporting is a plus.
• Experience with accounting systems is a plus.

Comments/Special Considerations

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

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 $23 - $26 hourly. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.