Bilingual Payroll Analyst

at  MDA

THE COMPANY:

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.
Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we’re leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.
We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of Grade 12 and Certification by the Canadian Payroll Association as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
• 3+ years of related experience in a computerized payroll environment
• Bilingual - proficient in reading, writing and talking in French
• Knowledge of the methods, practices and principles used in the preparation, calculation and processing of payrolls
• Ability to understand and apply payroll relevant regulations and legislation
• Knowledge of union and non-union is a must, and Quebec employment standards is an asset
• Ability to effectively liaise with, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Client service-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with UKG (Ultipro) software is considered an asset
  We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.
  We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

THE ROLE:

Supporting all of MDA’s three business areas in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our Corporate team knows from experience that working in a hands-on learning environment enables us to collaborate across disciplines and get the job done. From HR and Finance to IT and Communications, we are all committed to reaching new heights and advancing humanity’s place in the universe and here on Earth. As our Payroll Analyst you will be responsible for processing high volume bi-weekly payrolls for union and non-union employees across various jurisdictions in Canada. Your role will require accurate preparation and calculation as MDA’s payroll is serviced in-house, and your contribution is essential to the Payroll & Finance team’s success.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administering the bi-weekly end to end payroll cycle and the employee benefit process
• Administering the GL and month end activities
• Preparing payroll related remittances
• Processing all items related to onboarding, terminations and maintenance
• Processing bi-weekly monthly pay reports
• Processing and balancing year end forms (T4/RL1’s)
• Maintaining employee records and audit files
• Addressing payroll related enquiry and explaining payroll calculations and legislative requirements
• May perform other related duties as assigned