Document Control Coordinator

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 Via Sat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and Linked In or visit

The Telesat LEO Lightspeed Document Control Coordinator will report to the Lightspeed Manager, Configuration Management & Change Control.

The Document Control Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting mission assurance and program execution within Lightspeed Program. This position is responsible for the controlled management of technical and program documentation throughout its lifecycle, ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards, configuration management principles, and customer/mission requirements.

The Document Control Coordinator will require a good working knowledge of document and data management control processes and procedures with experience working with best practices standards such as CM2, ANSI-EIA 649, or ISO 10007 on complex, large to medium sized systems integration projects. The Document Control Coordinator will also require excellent organizational, language, writing and communication skills with intermediate to advanced proficiency using MS Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).

The role ensures that all documentation is accurate, traceable, audit-ready, and aligned with program baselines, supporting the successful delivery of high-reliability, mission-critical space systems.

• Coordinate and monitor the document development process lifecycle from initiation to final approval for all internally developed Lightspeed documentation including but not limited to:
• Initiating and coordinating formal peer reviews
• Initiating and managing final approval workflows
• Tracking review cycles, comments, and resolution to closure, ensuring full accountability and traceability

• Create and manage controlled templates aligned with program, customer (e.g., Telesat Lightspeed), and regulatory requirements
• Guide engineering, systems, and program teams in the proper creation of technical documentation (e.g., specifications, ICDs, procedures, verification artifacts)
• Develop, write, and edit technical documentation for the organization, which include manuals, procedures, specifications, and design documents
• Edit and proofread content to ensure that documents are free of grammatical mistakes, technical inaccuracies and adhere to:
• Lightspeed standards
• Internal mission assurance processes
• Customer and contractual deliverable requirements
• Proper versioning, revision history, and approvals process
• Ensure that documentation is compliant security requirements and applicable regulations
• Apply consistent formatting and structure across all technical and program documentation
• Ensure compliance with corporate branding and customer deliverable requirements
• Support…