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.

Total Rewards Manager

We are looking for a Total Rewards Manager to help shape a compelling and differentiated employee experience through innovative, market-leading rewards strategies. Within a high-tech, engineering-driven workplace, this global role will be responsible for driving key components of the total rewards portfolio, including broad-based compensation frameworks, incentive programs, international benefits and mobility, ensuring alignment with business objectives, talent market dynamics, and evolving regulatory requirements.

As a strategic partner to the global total rewards management team and, more broadly, the human resources team, you will drive both day-to-day program execution and forward-looking initiatives, proposing scalable, compliant, and employee-centric solutions.



You will play a key role in strengthening our employee value proposition and helping attract and retain top talent globally.

Your Responsibilities

Lead Global Total Rewards Programs

- Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global total rewards programs within a highly competitive talent market in the high-tech sector
- Ensure programs reflect industry best practices and are adapted to the needs of specialized, technical, and professional talent segments
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to find a balance between global consistency, local market competitiveness, and legislative requirements

Compensation and Job Architecture

- Support and evolve global compensation programs, including salary structures, market benchmarking, and pay positioning
- Leverage expertise in job architecture to ensure consistent job classification and competitive market alignment
- Collaborate with HR managers and operational leaders to support compensation decisions regarding specialized and highly sought-after positions
- Contribute to annual compensation processes, ensuring alignment with market trends in the high-tech and innovation sectors

Pay Equity and Transparency

- Conduct pay equity analyses and implement measures to ensure fair and equitable results within a global and diverse workforce
- Ensure compliance with pay transparency legislation,



including wage disclosure and reporting obligations
- Provide guidance to leaders on fair compensation practices, particularly in technical talent markets where competition is strong

Incentive Programs

- Contribute to the design and optimization of all incentive programs, in accordance with market practices in the technology and engineering sectors
- Lead the administration of the Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
- Act as the subject matter expert for equity management through Shareworks, ensuring operational excellence and a quality employee experience

Union Compensation and Collective Bargaining

- Collaborate with labor relations and legal departments to support collective bargaining negotiations
- Provide market analysis and develop cost forecasting models for union proposals
- Ensure rigorous application of negotiated terms regarding compensation and benefits

Mobility and International Programs

- Oversee international mobility programs facilitating the movement of specialized and essential talent from one region to another
- Ensure mobility offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business needs within a global operating model

Employee Benefits

- Assess the market competitiveness of benefit programs and formulate recommendations for changes based on company demographics
- Lead the initiative to have the company recognized as a top employer for benefits
- Develop automated metrics and draw relevant insights regarding disability leaves and other types of leaves
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements in local and global jurisdic

📌 Total Rewards Manager (Brampton)
🏢 MDA
📍 Brampton