Report Analyst @ Telesat

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 50 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 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 fleet consists of 15 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 believes in the power of collaboration and the value of in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office Tuesday - Thursday, leaving Monday and Friday for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters brainstorming, problem-solving, and trusted relationships and allows our employees to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thrive!

The Report Analyst role will be responsible for creating, analyzing, and managing reports to help the organization make informed decisions. Their role will bridge the gap between with data management and business analysis. To succeed in this role, you should be highly collaborative and flexible, have excellent organizational, time management and communication skills, as you will be collaborating with colleagues and external suppliers in helping teams deliver results on tight deadlines.

Main Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, SQL, Tableau or other BI platforms.
Create complex queries and scripts to extract data from various databases.
Ensure reports are accurate, reliable, and meet the business requirements.
Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can support business decisions.
Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis.
Work with business stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and translate these needs into technical specifications.
Document requirements and ensure clear communication between business users and technical teams.
Ensure data integrity and accuracy by performing regular data validation and cleansing.
Provide support for existing reports, including troubleshooting and performance tuning.
Monitor report usage and performance, making improvements as necessary.
Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate data from various sources.
Participate in projects and initiatives that require reporting and data analysis support.
Create and maintain documentation for reports, data sources, and processes.
Train end-users and stakeholders on how to access and utilize reports and dashboards.

Requirements

7+ years a Report Developer, Data Analyst, or similar role.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Tableau or other BI platforms.).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with data warehousing concepts and tools is a plus.
Experience with additional programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis and automation.
Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
Experience with cloud-based data services (e.g. Azure).
Understanding of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.

#LI-DNI

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.

Report Analyst

Telesat

Main Responsibilities

Requirements

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

What critics are saying

What makes Telesat unique