Manager, Central Teleports and Repair Center
Job Description
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
This highly visible position is responsible for managing and coordinating every aspect of maintaining and operating Telesat’s Allan Park earth station, Mount Jackson teleport, Canadian high throughput satellite gateways, tracking-telemetry and commanding (TTAC) ground stations and the Allan Park Repair Center operations. The position provides leadership and direction to a highly skilled multi-disciplined team of 14 individuals in areas such as strategic planning, facility operation and maintenance, supplier negotiations, performance management, equipment maintenance, safety awareness, training and documentation.
The role is crucial in steering the Central Teleports and Repair Center teams and other non-direct reports towards accomplishing the organization's specific short-term objectives and broad long-term goals.
The managerial responsibilities associated with this role may grow over time to encompass additional operational functions within GEO Network Operations, driven by resource realignment in support of Light Speed growth opportunities.
This highly visible position is responsible for managing and coordinating every aspect of maintaining and operating Telesat’s Allan Park earth station, Mount Jackson teleport, Canadian high throughput satellite gateways, tracking-telemetry and commanding (TTAC) ground stations and the Allan Park Repair Center operations. The position provides leadership and direction to a highly skilled multi-disciplined team of 14 individuals in areas such as strategic planning, facility operation and maintenance, supplier negotiations, performance management, equipment maintenance, safety awareness, training and documentation.
The role is crucial in steering the Central Teleports and Repair Center teams and other non-direct reports towards accomplishing the organization's specific short-term objectives and broad long-term goals.
The managerial responsibilities associated with this role may grow over time to encompass additional operational functions within GEO Network Operations, driven by resource realignment in support of Light Speed growth opportunities.
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