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Planning and Development Administrative Assistant

Telesat

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. Reporting to the Vice President, Lightspeed Systems Development, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the office of the VP Lightspeed System Development (“LSD Office”) and Senior Directors, by providing reliable and professional assistance in the fulfillment of their responsibilities.

The incumbent will perform diversified administrative tasks that are complex and specialized in nature for the VP Lightspeed System Development, thereby requiring a broad knowledge of the organization’s operations, policies, procedures and overall understanding for the role of an executive.

Responsible for supporting the LSD Office by managing their electronic calendars, meetings, screening phone calls, visitors, international travel arrangements and vacation requests and planning.

Manage timesheets for the LSD Office

Coordinate extensive meeting schedules for international conferences, vendor visits, design reviews, and Program Increment (PI) planning

Solicit input from LSD Office to draft presentation material for Lightspeed Monthly Reviews, Lightspeed Executive Reviews, Telesat board updates, and periodic updates to government lenders as required

Process LSD Office expense claims as and when required

Manage catering needs and logistics of various meetings, workshops, vendor onsite visits, team-building events, and other high-level meetings for the LSD Office when needed.

Budget input and coordination for LSD Office that included accrual & YEE input and coordination throughout the year.

Process invoice payments as well as initiate several supplier contracts for the Executives using Workday

Provide back-up support to the other members of the Executive Admin Assistant team, including EA to the President as and when needed.

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field

  • Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) including MS Teams and Zoom to prepare documents, power point presentations and excel spreadsheets
  • help drive budget planning and reviews for the different sub-organizations within the LSD Office.
  • Superior interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. 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. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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