Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.
Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com
Telesat is seeking a Training & Documentation Coordinator to support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs across our technical and operational teams. In this role, you will manage training logistics, maintain competency records, and oversee documentation standards that support safe, efficient, and reliable satellite operations. You will collaborate across departments to ensure training content and documentation reflect current systems, processes, and best practices.
The Training Coordinator will also manage other SatOps Documentation; playing a key role in strengthening SatOps segment documentation library. This includes ensuring documentation is accurate, accessible, and tracked. This position is essential to supporting Telesat’s commitment to operational excellence and the successful deployment of next‑generation satellite technologies.
Responsibilities
Designs, implements, and maintains training programs that support technical operations, safe operations, compliance, and new system onboarding.
Schedules and facilitates training sessions across SatOps teams, ensuring alignment with operational needs and project timelines.
Maintains training records, certification status, and competency matrices to ensure staff readiness for mission‑critical operations.
Consolidates vendor training packages for reuse/representation for future training sessions.
Oversees creation, revision, and organization of technical documentation, Operations Procedures, work instructions, and knowledge‑base materials.
Ensures training and documentation meet Telesat’s quality standards and support compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.
Work closely with engineering, operations, HR, and safety teams to ensure training content and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
Identifies opportunities to enhance training effectiveness, documentation clarity, and knowledge‑sharing processes.
Organizes training sessions; including facilities, attendees, trainers, logistics, etc.
Education and Experience
Diploma or degree in education, communications, technical operations, or equivalent in a related field;
3+ years in training coordination, documentation management, or technical operations support;
Familiarity with space segment operations, telecommunications, aerospace, or other high‑reliability technical environments is an asset;
Experience with document control systems, LMS platforms, Jama, Sharepoint and collaboration tools, is an asset;
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities both verbal and written.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills and fine attention to detail;
Experience in documentation and records administration.
Decision Making and Supervision
Ensures general policy governance is followed; recommendations are reviewed for technical soundness or judgment but are generally accepted as technically accurate;
Guides decisions on the technical development of SatOps related training;
Follows program documentation management guidelines and processes;
Ability to work unsupervised;
Manages development of training materials; working with SMEs.
Successful candidate must possess (or be eligible to obtain) a CGP security clearance.
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At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.
