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.

SummaryThe 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. Maintain the corporate BCP framework, standards, and governance model.

Business Impact

Analysis & Risk Assessment Lead enterprise BIA methodology and implementation. Coordinate continuity-related risk assessments and mitigation planning. Coordinate cross-functional recovery planning activities.

Develop BCP training programs and awareness initiatives. Partner with IT, HR, Security, Operations, Communications, and EHS teams. Support integration between BCP, ERM, emergency response, and security programs.

Monitor compliance with corporate continuity requirements. 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. extended healthcare andflexible 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 chance employer prizing diversity and inclusion.

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📌 Enterprise Business Continuity Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates
📍 Winnipeg