Material Assistant

## Role Provides support to the maintenance/calibration group in the preparation and administration of equipment leased or in transit with service providers.

Performs administrative duties associated with the operation of the department. ## Responsibilities/Work performed - Primary point of contact with technicians/engineers for all purchases and/or rentals of test equipment and/or supplies. - Coordinates and arranges for instruments to be sent to the instrumentation department for calibration. - Coordinates and distributes the instruments or supplies necessary for the laboratory’s operations. - Packs the necessary supplies into kits for the laboratory. - Prepares purchase orders for instruments and supplies. - • Coordinates laboratory bench space with the various programs. - Actively participates in projects aimed at the continuous improvement of the laboratory. - Monitors and validates laboratory data and equipment. - Actively participates in maintaining the 5S system in the laboratory. - Performs any other related tasks. ## Minimum qualifications required - High school diploma, secondary school vocational diploma or college diploma; - 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Good experience in customer service. - Good knowledge of the Office suite; - Essential knowledge of French and English, both written and spoken (Transact with suppliers outside Quebec). ## Comments/Special Considerations Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP). ## Comments/Special Considerations Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

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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. MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations.

As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

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