Intermediate Technician, Data Reception Operations
MDA
Marketing & Communications, Operations
Prince Albert, SK, Canada
Posted on Dec 5, 2025
Intermediate Technician, Data Reception Operations
MDA Space is a leader in the provision of earth observation systems and services, catering to both the Canadian and international markets. MDA Space is currently a seeking one full-time staff member to join the team operating a satellite ground station near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The successful applicant would be required to monitor ground station operations and provide first line maintenance support in a 24/7 operation.
MDA Space is seeking qualified personnel with skills in the following categories:
Responsibilities/tasks:
- Perform scheduling and tasking of reception activities to maintain system readiness for data reception.
- Monitor data reception activities from scheduling and reception to final data transfer to archive.
- Detect and report any operational and technical problems.
- Apply troubleshooting procedures.
- Assist in maintaining accurate logs of system activities and reports.
- Support the Senior Technician in system and equipment maintenance, Level 1 preventative maintenance and repairs, and maintenance logs. This includes climbing a ladder up to 15 metres and installing rack-mounted systems equipment (up to 30 kg).
- Shift work is required.
- Available on call 24/7 in rotation with other Intermediate Technicians.
Qualifications include:
- 1-3 years of experience required in operation of monitoring and server environments.
- Good computer skills, for example with system upgrades, configuration changes, installations, working with cables in confined spaces, etc.
- Experience system maintenance.
- Experience in system hardware/software preventative maintenance and repairs. The ability to climb 15 metre ladders and perform rack-mounting of systems equipment (up to 30 kg) is required.
- Experience in data reception, utilizing RF antenna subsystems.
- Cleanliness and attention to hygiene appropriate for working in shared building space with federal and provincial government agencies.
Special Considerations / Comments
- Candidate must hold or be cleared to Reliability Security Clearance prior to commencing work.
- Candidate must also hold or be eligible to obtain Level II Security Clearance.
