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.
Summary
The Enterprise Business Continuity Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving MDA Space's Business Continuity Program. The role provides enterprise governance and oversight for business continuity planning, business impact analysis, risk assessment, crisis preparedness, response planning, training, and exercising activities across all Business Areas and corporate functions.
The position ensures alignment between business continuity planning, enterprise risk management, emergency preparedness, and resilience objectives. The role does not own operational recovery activities within Business Areas but provides enterprise standards, guidance, oversight, and performance monitoring. This aligns closely with the current Corporate Business Continuity Policy requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Business Continuity Program Leadership
- Maintain the corporate BCP framework, standards, and governance model.
- Ensure all BAs and functions maintain compliant continuity plans.
- Facilitate annual reviews of continuity plans and supporting documentation.
Business Impact Analysis & Risk Assessment
- Lead enterprise BIA methodology and implementation.
- Support identification of critical services and recovery requirements.
- Coordinate continuity-related risk assessments and mitigation planning.
Crisis Preparedness & Response
- Support development of response and recovery strategies.
- Facilitate enterprise crisis management planning.
- Coordinate cross-functional recovery planning activities.
Training, Exercises & Readiness
- Develop BCP training programs and awareness initiatives.
- Schedule and facilitate continuity exercises and simulations.
- Track lessons learned and corrective actions.
Enterprise Coordination
- Partner with IT, HR, Security, Operations, Communications, and EHS teams.
- Support integration between BCP, ERM, emergency response, and security programs.
- Provide resilience reporting and readiness assessments to leadership.
Governance & Assurance
- Monitor compliance with corporate continuity requirements.
- Develop enterprise resilience metrics and reporting.
- Support internal and external audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Emergency Management, Security, Risk Management, EHS, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in business continuity, resilience, emergency management, risk, or crisis management.
- Experience conducting BIAs, risk assessments, and continuity exercises.
- Knowledge of ISO 22301, crisis management, and resilience frameworks.
- Strong facilitation and cross-functional leadership skills.
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.
MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
The compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
