Careers
We believe in teamwork and in growing amazing leadership in-house.
At MDS, we know that our people are our biggest competitive advantage and the reason that our clients keep coming back. We pride ourselves on our exceptional teamwork and we invest heavily in the leadership potential of our employees.
“We believe in the power of people. When you are as future-minded as we are, executive development is not just for the executive suite. We are investing in our people so they build the future of MDS.”
CAROLE MORRIS, Director of Human Resources
First, a little history lesson.
Founded in 1985, MDS started off as a construction company in Montreal, Quebec. MDS moved into the gas turbine engine testing business when they received an opportunity from Canada’s Department of National Defence. This made us the only Canadian company to establish themselves in this specialized sector of aerospace. With our roots in construction and specialization in engineering complex solutions, MDS boldly entered the international market. We designed and constructed a world class engine test facility for Morocco’s national airline, Royal Air Maroc, in 1990 ultimately putting MDS on the international map. Since then MDS has grown to be the distinguished supplier of gas turbine engine test facilities to the world’s most renowned engine manufacturers.
MDS is management-owned and the owners come to work every day.
The owners of the company come to the office every day, meaning our workplace is also their workplace. Perhaps this is why we live, sleep, and breathe our corporate values: Communication, Passion, Accountability, Teamwork, Care and Respect.
A work environment that truly works for you.
We are not only competitive in our industry, we believe we are also at the forefront of employee programs and benefits. This is a glimpse of what we have to offer:
COMPETITIVE WAGES
EMPLOYEE BONUS PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
COMPANY-SUPPORTED TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
HEALTH BENEFITS AND HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNT
COMPANY MATCHING PENSION PLAN
ANNUAL COMPANY EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS
Explore a world of opportunity.
Behind the scenes we’re powered by people. MDS’s success is directly attributed to our ability to attract and retain unrivaled expertise in fields from mechanical engineering to software development to aerodynamics and acoustics.
#ThePowerOfPeople
At MDS, our employees are provided with the tools, mentorship and training to ensure that they are successful and can achieve their professional and personal goals.
Our team members describe working at MDS as fulfilling, exhilarating and inclusive. They enjoy our unique projects; we never design the same thing twice! We build snowflakes.
“We do a lot of interesting technical things at MDS, and that brings a lot of personal satisfaction. Designing something on paper, witnessing it being built, and then seeing the scale of it in operation, that is very rewarding.”
GEORGES ABI-ABDALLAH, Manager of Mechanical Engineering
- (MDS since 2009)
“I’ve been with MDS for over 15 years; I’ve raised three kids with MDS. Our executive have been fairly involved in my kids’ lives. All three of them have been here for bring your kid to work days.”
CAROLYN EDMONDS, Manager of Corporate Support Services
- (MDS since 2004)
“What I like best about MDS is working with a good team of people. We’re a very cohesive team and we all work really hard together in order to accomplish the tasks we’re given. Part of what’s interesting about working here at MDS is that a lot of your colleagues have similar interests as you do.”
LEO RITORTO, Senior Mechanical Engineer
- (MDS since 2000)
“You need a broad skill set to work at MDS, which is one of the benefits of working here. It’s such a broad scope that you end up learning all kinds of things you wouldn’t normally be exposed to in school.”
PETER OMA, Manager of Instrumentation Engineering
- (MDS since 2013)
“There’s passion here at MDS which is not always seen in other companies. The opportunity to travel worldwide, work with a variety of different companies and in different countries was certainly something that attracted me to MDS, and one of the main reasons I chose to come to here.”
RANDY VAN DER STARREN, Senior Project Manager
- (MDS since 2015)
But don’t take our word for it. Our recent awards are the proof.
Canada’s BEST MANAGED COMPANIES
Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $15 million. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices.
MDS was a winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program in 2012 and requalified in 2018 to maintain its status as a Best Managed Gold Standard company.
Work at a Best Managed company alongside award-winning leaders.
Giving Back
At MDS, we care about the communities where we live and work. We are committed to supporting causes that matter to our people and our communities. And we aim to make a difference through corporate donations, sponsorships, and local annual fundraising events.
Imagine a future with MDS.
Our ongoing growth and expansion has led to the availability of several career opportunities. If you are a dynamic professional who is inspired and motivated by complex challenges, and if you also share our corporate values, we invite you to apply with your resume to recruiting@mdsaero.com.
Please note: As some of these career opportunities are overseas, international travel may be required. Therefore, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and our other offices worldwide.
Imagine a future with MDS.
Our ongoing growth and expansion has led to the availability of several career opportunities. If you are a dynamic professional who is inspired and motivated by complex challenges, and if you also share our corporate values, we invite you to apply with your resume to recruiting@mdsaero.com.
Please note: As some of these career opportunities are overseas, international travel may be required. Therefore, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and our other offices worldwide.
