MDA Reviews
Updated Nov 15, 2019
"MDA offers a work environment which is an example to follow" (in 24 reviews)
"Flexible hours, good benefits, smart people" (in 23 reviews)
"Low pay compared to other organizations in Vancouver" (in 11 reviews)
"Lost of shifting in senior management due to acquisitions and restructuring, no sick leave for 6 months as new hire" (in 9 reviews)
"Great Work Environment"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at MDA full-time for less than a year
Pros
- No micro management - Multitude of projects to work on - Team friendly environment - Willing to help co-workers (great for new/existing employees) - Good work culture
Cons
- Messages from leadership seem be slightly cryptic
MDA2019-11-15"Smart people,bad managment"
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RecommendsNo opinion of CEOI have been working at MDA full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
You learn a lot, life work balance is unbeatable here!
Cons
Very limited trancparency to upper managment, low salaries, lack of future directions
MDA2019-11-08- Helpful (1)
"Mediocrity"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at MDA full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Big name company Sometimes exciting projects Possiblity for transfer amongst LOB
Cons
Mediocre to horrible food Massive instability in management Lack of consistency on decisions Unstable management structure
MDA2019-10-26 - Helpful (5)
"Do not recommend at all! Go elsewhere!"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at MDA full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Social Club, electrical car parking, location
Cons
Poor management, no career growth, no overtime, no flex schedule, minimum salary increases, very poor morale, no direction, no employee recognition.
Advice to Management
Hire better managers who attract younger generation and who wish to offer better benefits to retain and attract employees.
MDA2019-10-31 - Helpful (3)
"Anonymous"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at MDA full-time
Pros
Great benefits, very nice people, good salary and vacation.
Cons
Very demanding environment, long working hours, no training , no support, you will be working with unrealistic goals. Very poor communication and a lot of pressure from management.
Advice to Management
Listen to your employees.
MDA2019-10-29 - Helpful (3)
"Unclear"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at MDA full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Company has a nice cafeteria.
Cons
Food is not that good.
MDA2019-10-01 "cool projects!"
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I have been working at MDA full-time for less than a year
Pros
cool projects, decent salary, decent benefits
Cons
commute to Richmond is a bit of hassle
MDA2019-09-17- Helpful (3)
"Not the right fit"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at MDA full-time for less than a year
Pros
Good perks (shuttle to/from skytrain, cheap lunch in the cafe, free coffee, good parking, really good benefit package, employee buy-in, etc)
Cons
Very little training which sets employee up for failure Very secretive handling of employees
MDA2019-09-23 "Going through a rough patch - but really dedicated people"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at MDA full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Work ethic is exemplary People really care Cool stuff - space, satellites, etc.
Cons
Difficult transition with American ownership, new senior management team (in the US) and new management team in Canada.
Advice to Management
Don't be so quick to dismiss what experienced MDA people have to say... they really care.
MDA2019-09-19"Great if you love space"
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Pros
Working in the aerospace industry is exciting
Cons
Workflows are disorganized. Technologies are outdated.
MDA2019-09-16