Application Administrator, Workday Systems

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Workday Production, Sandbox, and Preview Environments
• Manage security, roles, access, data privacy, and audits
• Configure and maintain business processes including general ledger, cost centers, financial reporting, and controls
• Develop and maintain reporting and analytics
• Support data loads, validation, and reconciliation
• Support integrations between Workday and other systems
• Support Workday troubleshooting, releases, testing, and system upgrades
• Provide end-user support, training, and documentation

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Workday administration experience in Finance;
• Solid practical knowledge in Workday configuration, security, reporting, and API-based integrations
• Strong documentation, analytical and communication skills
• Intermediate SQL experience for data analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Workday certifications (Financial Management, Integrations, Procurement)
• Familiarity with Agile, ITIL, or formal change management processes
• Power BI or Databricks experience or strong interest

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.