Wednesday, November 29, 2006
POSITION OPPORTUNITY at MDA Brampton
TASK DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Cost & Schedule Controller
CLASSIFICATION: Cost & Schedule Controller
DEPARTMENT: Program Planning & Control
RESPONSIBLE TO: Business Manager, Development Programs
LOCATION: Brampton
POSITIONS: 1
REQUIRED: Immediately
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUMMARY:
For more than three decades, human space flight has been supported by advanced robotics developed by MDA. We have combined complex robotics with control software to develop the Space Shuttle's Canadarm and the Mobile Servicing System for the International Space Station. Leveraging our expertise in robotic technology and space-borne sensing systems, MDA is developing sophisticated systems for on-orbit servicing of satellites and planetary missions to explore Moon and Mars.
On Earth we are taking our experience in space robotics into new areas of advanced robotics for medical and mining applications. We invite you to visit our website at www.mdacorporation.com.
Details:
MDA is currently seeking a Cost & Schedule Controller to assist the Program Planning & Control department with day to day activities.
The successful applicant will require the following experience:
- hands on experience with integrated cost and schedule control including the use of earned value and resource loaded scheduling.
- assisting in the preparation and analysis of regular Estimate To Completes (ETCs)
- takes guidance from more senior members of the department, but is able to develop and suggest process improvements and/or tools to streamline the cost & schedule function.
- hands on experience with project scheduling
- generating Performance Summary Reports including co-ordinating any explanations for variances, trends, and/or key events.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelors degree in Business/Engineering or a Technical Degree/Diploma or equivalent as well as 3-5 years of postgraduate work experience in industry. Working knowledge of Excel is required and pricing experience would be an asset. All candidates must be able to obtain both CGP and ITAR clearance.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your application quoting position number 06-091 to:
M.J. Tomlinson
Manager of Staffing & Employee Relations
Jeannie.tomlinson@mdacorporation.com
Post: November 23, 2006