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CA$4.3K - CA$6.4K/mo
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We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial ... Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Benefits This is a rare opportunity to work on urgent ...
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What is a Satellite Controller job?
A Satellite Controller is responsible for monitoring, operating, and maintaining communication, weather, or research satellites. They track satellite performance, adjust its operations as needed, and troubleshoot any technical issues. Controllers work in ground stations, ensuring the satellite remains in optimal condition and fulfills its mission. They may also coordinate with engineers and mission planners to support satellite maneuvers and data transmission. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to respond quickly to anomalies.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Satellite Controller position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Satellite Controller, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering, physics, or a related technical field, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with satellite control software, telemetry systems, and industry certifications such as ITIL or SCJP is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These skills ensure precision, safety, and seamless operations when monitoring and controlling critical satellite systems.
What are the typical work shifts and work environment like for Satellite Controllers?
Satellite Controllers often work in secure operations centers that require 24/7 monitoring, so shift work—including nights, weekends, and holidays—is common. The environment is typically team-oriented with close collaboration among controllers, engineers, and operations managers to ensure satellite health and rapid response to anomalies. Controllers spend much of their time monitoring data streams, coordinating scheduled maneuvers, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. The role is well-suited for those who thrive in structured, high-responsibility settings and enjoy working as part of a team dedicated to maintaining mission-critical infrastructure.

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Posted 6 days ago
Job description
Telesat (Nasdaq et TSX : TSAT) est un operateur mondial de satellites de premier plan qui fournit depuis plus de 50 ans des solutions de communication par satellite fiables et securisees a des clients du secteur de la radiodiffusion, des telecommunications, des entreprises et des gouvernements.
Forte d'une tradition d'excellence en ingenierie, de fiabilite et de service a la clientele de premier ordre dans le secteur, Telesat est devenue l'un des operateurs mondiaux de satellites les plus importants et les plus prosperes.
Telesat Lightspeed, notre reseau revolutionnaire de satellites en orbite basse (LEO), dont la mise en service est prevue en 2027, redefinira la connectivite mondiale a bande passante pour les utilisateurs professionnels en offrant une capacite, une securite et une resilience elevees, ainsi que des prix abordables, avec une latence ultra-faible et des vitesses comparables a celles de la fibre optique. Telesat a son siege social a Ottawa, au Canada, et possede des bureaux et des installations partout dans le monde.
Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.telesat.com.
English version to follow
En tant que membre de l'equipe des operations des satellites LEO, le controleur de satellites LEO assurera la surveillance et le controle des satellites et effectuera toutes les activites prevues et imprevues liees a l'exploitation des satellites Lightspeed de Telesat. Le controleur de satellites LEO travaille 24 heures sur 24 au Centre des operations des satellites Lightspeed; il collabore etroitement avec l'ingenieur des operations de vol pour exploiter les systemes de controle des satellites qui executent et surveillent les activites des satellites; il reagit aux anomalies des satellites ou des systemes et en fait rapport.
Responsabilites principales Effectuer toutes les activites prevues et imprevues liees a l'exploitation des satellites Telesat Lightspeed;
- Participer a toutes les activites d'exploitation des satellites, prevues et imprevues, liees a l'entretien et au developpement de l'equipement de controle au sol et des systemes de controle des satellites;
- Surveiller et analyser les donnees de telemetrie generees par les satellites afin de detecter toute anomalie et prendre les mesures appropriees au besoin;
- Preparer, telecharger et surveiller les manuvres d'orbite et d'attitude conformement aux procedures etablies;
Assurer la preparation et la planification precises des activites des satellites telles que fournies par d'autres groupes d'exploitation des satellites; - Assurer la validation et le signalement des defaillances pour l'ensemble du materiel, des logiciels et de l'equipement de soutien auxiliaire des systemes de controle des satellites.
- Reconnaitre, signaler et determiner la reponse appropriee a toutes les anomalies des satellites ou au sol en temps opportun, en mettant en uvre les procedures d'urgence appropriees pour les satellites et d'autres instructions specifiees.
- Fournir des rapports detailles et de la documentation d'appui pour toutes les anomalies des satellites, les defaillances d'equipement, les problemes logiciels et les pannes de communication.
- Maintenir un haut niveau de competence dans l'utilisation des systemes d'exploitation et des programmes informatiques, ainsi que des programmes informatiques specialises concus sur mesure et des outils d'analyse utilises au Centre de controle des satellites.
Formation et experience
- Diplome de technologue d'au moins trois (3) ans en communications, en electrique ou en genie electronique, ou l'equivalent.
- La connaissance des systemes de controle des satellites constitue un atout;
Une connaissance de base de la conception des sous-systemes satellitaires et des orbites constitue un atout; - Solides competences en analyse, en resolution de problemes, en prise de decision en temps reel, en planification et en organisation;
- Excellentes competences en communication en anglais, a l'oral et a l'ecrit;
- Connaissance du francais a l'oral et a l'ecrit est un atout;
- Autonome et motive, capable de travailler efficacement tant de facon individuelle qu'en equipe.
Competences, prise de decision et supervision
- Grande capacite a suivre les procedures techniques d'exploitation des satellites;
- Capacite a travailler sans supervision et a diriger une petite equipe;
- Capacite a travailler en etroite collaboration avec l'ingenieur des operations de vol;
- D'excellentes aptitudes interpersonnelles sont essentielles, car le controleur de satellites interagit intensivement avec les equipes d'ingenierie des operations satellitaires ainsi qu'avec d'autres segments du systeme Lightspeed;
- Capacite a rester vigilant en tout temps dans un environnement ou la conscience situationnelle et l'excellence operationnelle sont cruciales pour maintenir la sante de la constellation de satellites Lightspeed;
- Capacite a reagir rapidement et avec precision aux anomalies des satellites; etre tres attentif a un certain nombre d'alarmes visuelles et sonores.
- Il est necessaire de porter une attention constante aux textes imprimes, aux ecrans d'ordinateur et aux informations transmises verbalement par les collegues, les gestionnaires et les nombreux experts techniques qui interagissent regulierement avec le Centre des operations satellitaires.
- Excellentes competences en gestion du temps dans un environnement multitache.
- Capacite a apprendre de facon continue par l'autoformation et la formation en milieu de travail
- Maitrise des outils logiciels; des competences en programmation et en developpement sont considerees comme un atout
Le candidat retenu doit posseder (ou etre admissible a obtenir) une autorisation de securite CGP. Le lieu de travail se situe a notre Centre principal d'exploitation des satellites (SOC) a Gatineau, ou a notre SOC secondaire a Ottawa, situe a environ 3 km de la. Des primes de quarts de travail sont versees pour couvrir le travail apres les heures normales, les fins de semaine et les jours feries, ainsi que certaines heures supplementaires, selon la demande.
Chez Telesat, nous sommes fiers d'etre un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'egalite des chances qui valorise l'equite en milieu de travail. Nous nous engageons a offrir la meilleure experience possible aux candidats, y compris en mettant en place les mesures d'adaptation necessaires a chaque etape de notre processus d'entrevue. Tous les candidats qualifies selectionnes pour une entrevue et necessitant des mesures d'adaptation sont invites a en informer l'equipe de recrutement de Telesat. Nous travaillerons avec vous pour repondre a vos besoins. Toutes les informations fournies concernant les mesures d'adaptation seront traitees de maniere confidentielle.
Nous pouvons utiliser des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour faciliter certaines etapes du processus d'embauche, telles que l'examen des candidatures, l'analyse des CV ou l'evaluation des reponses, ainsi que pour reperer d'eventuelles incoherences ou des indices de verification dans les documents de candidature en fonction des renseignements disponibles. Ces outils viennent en aide a notre equipe de recrutement, mais ne remplacent pas le jugement humain. Les decisions finales d'embauche sont en dernier ressort prises par des humains. Si vous souhaitez obtenir plus de renseignements sur la facon dont vos donnees sont traitees, veuillez communiquer avec nous.
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LEO Satellite Controller
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
As a member of the LEO Satellite Operations team, the LEO Satellite Controller will monitor, and control satellites and perform all scheduled and non-scheduled activities associated with the operation of Telesat Lightspeed satellites. The LEO Satellite Controller works around the clock in Lightspeed Satellite Operations Centre; closely with the Flight Operations Engineer Operating the Satellite Control Systems that execute and monitor satellite activities; respond and report satellite or system anomalies.
Main Responsibilities
- Perform all scheduled and non-scheduled activities associated with the operation of Telesat Lightspeed satellites;
- Assist with all scheduled and non-scheduled satellite operations activities associated with the maintenance and development of Satellite Ground Control Equipment and Satellite Control Systems;
- Monitor and analyze satellite generated telemetry data for anomalous satellite conditions and take appropriate action as required;
- Prepare, upload and monitor orbit and attitude maneuvers in accordance with established procedures;
- Ensure accurate preparation and scheduling of satellite activities as provided by other Satellite Operations groups;
- Provide validation and deficiency reporting for all Satellite Control system hardware, software and ancillary support equipment.
- Recognize report and determine the correct response to all satellite or ground discrepancies in a timely manner by instituting appropriate satellite emergency procedures and other specified instructions.
- Provide detailed reports and support documentation for all satellite discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, software issues and communications outages.
- Maintain high proficiency in the use of computer operating systems and programs and special use custom designed computer programs and analysis tools utilized in the Satellite Control Centre.
Education and Experience
- Minimum 3-year technologist diploma in Communications, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge of satellite control systems is an asset;
- Basic knowledge of satellite subsystems design and orbits is an asset;
- Strong analytical, problem solving, real-time decision-making, planning and organizational skills;
- Excellent verbal and written English communications skills;
- Verbal and written French communications skills is an asset;
- Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment.
Skills, Decision Making and Supervision
- Strong ability to follow technical satellite operations procedures;
- Ability to work unsupervised and lead a small team;
- Ability to work closely with Flight Operations Engineer;
- Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as the Satellite Controller interfaces extensively with Satellite Operations engineering teams as well as other Lightspeed system segments;
- The ability to remain alert at all hours in an environment where situational awareness and excellence in operations are critical to maintaining the health of the Lightspeed satellite constellation;
- Ability to quickly and accurately respond to satellite anomalies; be keenly aware of a number of visual and audio alarms.
- There is a continuous requirement to give close attention to printed text, computer screens and information given verbally by co-workers, managers and numerous technical experts who interface with the Satellite Operations Centre on an ongoing basis.
- Well-developed time management skills in a multi-tasking environment.
- Disciplined ability to continuously learn through self-study and OJT
- Proficiency in use of software tools with programming/development skills considered an asset
- Successful candidate must possess (or be eligible to obtain) a CGP security clearance. Working environment is at our
- Primary Satellite Operations Centre (SOC) in Gatineau, or at our Secondary SOC in Ottawa ~3 kms away.
- Shift premiums are paid to cover after hours work, weekends and holidays with some overtime; depending on demand.
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.