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
We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Developer with 3+ years of Finance-focused experience in Workday configuration, security, reporting, custom integrations, APIs, and user support. SQL and API experience are required. Workday HCM/Procurement exposure and Power BI/Databricks interest are a plus.
A standout addition to your profile will be hands-on experience or familiarity with Workday AI Agents, AI Gateway, and building custom AI agents / agentic workflows to automate enterprise use cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in configuring and maintaining core financial and HCM business processes (including general ledger, cost centers, financial controls, and compensation/advanced comp structures).
- Manage and maintain Workday Production, Sandbox, and Preview environments (supporting tenant refreshes, bi-annual releases, and testing).
- Oversee security configurations, user roles, access controls, and data privacy compliance.
- Provide tier-2/3 technical support, perform root-cause analysis on system or integration errors, and maintain comprehensive system documentation.
- Develop and maintain advanced custom reports, calculated fields, analytics, and dashboards for finance, HR, and executive leadership.
- Design, build, troubleshoot, and support advanced API-based integrations and data pipelines (using EIBs, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio) connecting Workday with external systems.
- Support complex data loads, data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting using intermediate SQL for data analysis and reporting.
- Leverage developer tools and Workday AI Agents / AI Gateway architecture to design intelligent, automated workflows and agent-driven orchestrations.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on Workday technical experience focused primarily in Finance, blending system configuration support with integration development.
- Solid practical knowledge in Workday configuration, security management, and advanced reporting.
- Proven expertise in Workday integration tools (Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors) and API-based integrations (REST/SOAP).
- Intermediate SQL experience for data analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting.
- Coding and scripting fundamentals (e.g., XML, XSLT, JSON, Python).
- Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- AI Knowledge (A Major Plus): Exposure to out of the box Workday AI Agents, AI Gateway, AI developer tools, or building custom AI agents/orchestrations within enterprise environments.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Any HCM experience, specifically with the Workday Advanced Compensation module, will be strongly preferred.
- Workday Integration and Workday Studio Certifications.
- Experience integrating Workday with cloud data warehouses Databricks or analytics platforms Power BI.
- Demonstrated passion for exploring and prototyping enterprise generative AI tools and agentic workflows
Decision Making and Supervision
- Work under minimal supervision.
- Make decisions and recommendations requiring analysis and interpretation within established procedures.
Working Conditions
- Generally comfortable working conditions with lifting and onsite installations.
- Moderate visual concentration in use of video display terminal.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
- At least 3 years of hands-on Workday technical experience focused primarily on Finance
- Workday configuration, security management, and advanced reporting experience
- Experience with Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and API-based integrations
- REST and SOAP API experience
- Intermediate SQL experience for data analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting
- Coding and scripting fundamentals, including XML, XSLT, JSON, or Python
- Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work in Canada and obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program clearance
- Workday HCM experience, especially Advanced Compensation
- Workday Integration or Workday Studio certifications
- Experience integrating Workday with Databricks or Power BI
- Experience with Workday AI Agents, AI Gateway, or enterprise agentic workflows
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.
