Senior Program Coordinator
Work closely with the VP, Spaceport Operations as a coordination point for program execution, ensuring activities stay aligned, risks are managed, and customer commitments are delivered.
About us
Maritime Launch Services is a Canadian-owned commercial space company building Spaceport Nova Scotia near the communities of Canso, Hazel Hill and Little Dover in the Municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia. Our mission is to deliver satellite launch services that strengthen Canada’s position in the global space economy and enable sovereign access to space. Maritime Launch is a public company trading on the Cboe CA under the ticker MAXQ.
We are now entering an exciting phase of growth, moving from planning to sustained delivery: scaling the organization, strengthening partnerships, and preparing for ongoing launch operations. If you are motivated by ambitious, nation-building work and want to help create something that has never existed in Canada before, this is the moment to join!
Job description
Maritime Launch Services (MLS) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Program Coordinator to support the delivery of customer launch programs at Spaceport Nova Scotia. Working closely with the VP, Spaceport Operations, you will be the central coordination point for program execution, ensuring activities stay aligned, risks are managed, and customer commitments are delivered.
This is an exciting opportunity for a program coordination professional who thrives in a dynamic, technical environment and enjoys working across teams to turn complex plans into successful outcomes.
What you’ll do
Program Delivery
- Maintain integrated program schedules and milestone plans.
- Coordinate activities across multiple departments and stakeholders.
- Track risks, dependencies, and critical program actions.
- Support successful execution of customer launch programs.
Governance & Reporting
- Organize program meetings and working groups.
- Track actions, decisions, and follow-up activities.
- Prepare program dashboards, status reports, and executive updates.
- Maintain program documentation and SharePoint sites.
Customer Coordination
- Support customer and MLS working groups.
- Coordinate information requests and program deliverables.
- Track statements of work and key customer commitments.
What you’ll bring
Required
- Degree in project management, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 3-5 yrs of program coordination, project controls, project management, or PMO environments.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience coordinating complex programs, projects, PMO activities, or operational initiatives in regulated or technical environments.
- Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Excel, and project management tools.
Assets
- Experience in aerospace, defence, engineering, infrastructure, or other technical industries.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certification.
Additional requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours to support launch operations when required.
- Willingness to travel to spaceport nova scotia and other operational sites.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain security clearances.
Why join us?
- Be part of Canada’s growing commercial space industry.
- Work on high-profile launch programs with domestic and international customers.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to help shape the future of Spaceport Nova Scotia.
- Flexible hybrid work environment.
Our commitment to employment equity and diversity
Maritime Launch Services is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applications from individuals who identify as indigenous, African Nova Scotian, members of racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
We are committed to equitable hiring practices and creating a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment where every employee can thrive.
How to apply
Ready to launch something extraordinary?
If you're a strategic operator who thrives in high-growth environments and wants to help build Canada’s first commercial spaceport, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.