The Role
The candidate will manage Telesat's regulatory relationships in the APAC region to secure market access and spectrum rights for satellite services, engage with authorities, and represent Telesat in regional and international forums.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 14 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
The role of this candidate is responsible for Telesat’s regulatory engagement in the Asia Pacific region, with the aim to facilitate, obtain and protect market access and spectrum rights for Telesat’s satellites and services.
"This role is open to candidates residing in the Asia Pacific Region with the possibility to work remotely."
Responsibilities
- Acquire understanding of regulatory and market access frameworks in the region
- Direct engagement with national regulatory authorities
- Secure new licences/authorizations and maintain existing ones, either directly or through a distribution channel
- Prepare documentation in support of the licence/authorization application process
- Engage in complex negotiations in order to influence and optimize the domestic/regional regulatory framework to support business objectives and market expansion
- Provide regulatory support to the commercial team and distribution partners for market access in the region
- Lead or support domestic/regional consultations/industry coalitions that may impact Telesat's market and spectrum access
- Represent Telesat in relevant regional meetings (e.g. Asia Pacific Telecommunity meetings) and international forums (e.g. ITU related meetings) to promote Telesat's interests
- Assist with market access in other regions, when required
- Identify and develop proposals to ensure Telesat long-term regulatory interests are protected
- Provide key inputs to short and long term planning in support of corporate development
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, law, public policy or any relevant technical subject
- Masters degree is an asset
- Government Relations, Public Policy and Advocacy, Market Access for Satellite Communications, Domestic or Regional Regulatory Framework/Forums and the Application of the ITU Radio Regulations.
- Strong technical, regulatory research and analysis skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English and (ideally) a second language
- Experience as company lead representative in international forums
- Ability to work well in a cross-functional environment
- Ability to exercise judgment and make sound decisions to drive processes to conclusion
- Self-starter with good organizational skills and the ability to work independently
- Effective management of multiple projects simultaneously
At least 5 years’ experience in any of the following:
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.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, law, public policy or relevant technical subject
- At least 5 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Policy and Advocacy, Market Access for Satellite Communications
- Strong technical, regulatory research and analysis skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Experience as company lead representative in international forums
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The Company
What We Do
Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability, and industry-leading customer service, Telesat is one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth. Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, will be the first and only LEO network optimized to meet the rigorous requirements of telecom, government, maritime and aeronautical customers. Telesat Lightspeed will redefine global satellite connectivity with ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity links with fiber-like speeds.
