Full-Time

Senior Technical Writer

Posted on 10/31/2025

Telesat

Telesat

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides satellite capacity and consulting services

No salary listed

Gatineau, QC, Canada

Hybrid

On-site in Gatineau (QC); temporary relocation to Ottawa (ON) possible; occasional travel to national/international facilities; possible shift work during transitions.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Content & Writing (1)
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Confluence
Requirements
  • Diplôme de technologue en génie électronique ou formation postsecondaire équivalente en communication technique, télécommunications ou ingénierie réseau.
  • 7+ années en rédaction technique ou documentation dans un environnement de télécommunications, satellites ou opérations réseau.
  • 3 ans dans un centre d’opérations réseau (NOC) fonctionnant 24/7 ou dans un environnement opérationnel critique.
  • Expérience en direction d’initiatives de documentation interfonctionnelles.
  • Bonne compréhension des communications par satellite, des principes RF, du réseautage IP et des cadres d’assurance de service.
  • Familiarité avec les systèmes de supervision, les plateformes BOSS et la collecte/analyse de données en temps réel.
  • Maîtrise des outils de documentation (Confluence, SharePoint, Smartsheet) et de la suite MS Office.
  • Connaissance des normes MEF et des services de niveau 2 (L2) est un atout.
  • Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et verbale.
  • Solides aptitudes analytiques et en résolution de problèmes.
  • Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe dans un environnement dynamique et interfonctionnel.
  • Le candidat doit être capable de travailler au Canada et d'obtenir l'autorisation dans le cadre du programme CGP.
  • Canadian government security clearance may also be required.
Responsibilities
  • Documentation Strategy & Development: Lead the creation and lifecycle management of technical documentation across the Lightspeed system, including SOPs, operational workflows, and training guides.
  • Operational Integration: Collaborate with NOC, CSR, and engineering teams to ensure documentation aligns with real-time operational requirements and tiered support models.
  • Training Enablement: Develop and maintain training materials for onboarding and continuous learning across NOC and CSR teams, including visual aids, e-learning modules, and quick reference guides.
  • Process Mapping & Optimization: Translate complex technical workflows into structured, user-friendly documentation that supports automation, fault resolution, and performance monitoring. This includes the creation of process design visualizations and mapping diagrams.
  • Design & Build of Complex Documentation: Lead the design, creation, and building of comprehensive process documentation frameworks that span multiple operational domains, integrating technical, procedural, and compliance requirements.
  • Tool & Platform Management: Administer documentation platforms such as Confluence, SharePoint, and Smartsheet, ensuring accessibility, version control, and compliance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams to gather requirements, validate content, and ensure alignment with operational goals.
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure documentation meets internal standards for accuracy, clarity, and audit readiness.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify gaps in existing documentation and propose enhancements to improve usability, efficiency, and operational impact.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilinguisme (anglais et français) préféré.
  • Connaissance des normes MEF et des services de niveau 2 est un atout.

Telesat operates a global satellite communications network, providing satellite capacity and consulting to governments, telecom operators, and enterprises. It uses both geostationary (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, including the Lightspeed LEO constellation, to deliver wide-area connectivity. Services include inflight and maritime connectivity, as well as connectivity for oil and gas and corporate networks. Revenue comes from long-term contracts and service agreements. Its Lightspeed network aims to offer high-speed, low-latency links, enhancing overall performance. The company differentiates itself by combining GEO and LEO assets and by offering end-to-end connectivity solutions through a mix of satellite capacity and advisory services, targeting a diverse set of industries worldwide. The goal is to provide reliable, global communications with predictable service through long-term customer relationships.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Secured $2.54B funding including $1.44B Canadian investment for Lightspeed.
  • Contracted SpaceX for 14 launches starting mid-2026 deploying 198 satellites.
  • Vocus builds Australia's first Lightspeed landing station in New South Wales.

What critics are saying

  • Lightspeed service slips to Q1 2028 due to SatixFy ASIC delays.
  • Starlink dominates LEO broadband, compressing Telesat's enterprise margins.
  • SpaceX Falcon 9 disruptions delay all 14 Lightspeed launches by 6-12 months.

What makes Telesat unique

  • Telesat combines GEO and LEO satellites for resilient global communications.
  • Lightspeed targets government, enterprise, and maritime with low-latency Ka-band.
  • Canadian government backing secures $2.54B for Lightspeed funding.

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Company News

Telesat
Nov 4th, 2025
Telesat invests US$5 million in Farcast to develop fully integrated User Terminals for Telesat Lightspeed satellite network | Telesat

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StreetInsider
Nov 4th, 2025
Telesat invests $5M in Farcast partnership

Telesat has invested $5 million in Farcast to develop integrated User Terminals for the Telesat Lightspeed satellite network. Farcast will deliver a Flat Panel Antenna User Terminal integrated with the Telesat Lightspeed modem, with production planned for 2027. Telesat will also join Farcast's board. Farcast's technology offers reduced Size, Weight, Power, and Cost, enhancing Telesat's value proposition. Farcast is raising a $10 million Series Extension to support commercial manufacturing.

Stock Titan
Sep 13th, 2024
Telesat Completes $2.54 Billion Funding Agreements for Telesat Lightspeed Satellite Constellation with Strong Government Backing | TSAT Stock News

Telesat secures $2.54B funding for Lightspeed satellite project, aiming to bridge global digital divide. Learn how this Canadian-backed initiative plans to expand internet access and create jobs, with launches set for 2026.

MobileSyrup
Apr 1st, 2024
Telesat secures $2.14 billion loan from federal government for Lightspeed LEO constellation

The federal government has agreed to loan billions of dollars to satellite operator Telesat to support its work in developing the Lightspeed LEO network.

CNBC
Nov 19th, 2021
Lightspeed receives financing of $3B in financing

Telesat has lined up more than $3 billion in financing for Lightspeed so far, including a $1.1 billion investment from the Canadian government.

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