Workday Developer

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Developer  with 3+ years of Finance-focused experience in Workday configuration, security, reporting, custom integrations, APIs, and user support. SQL and API experience are required. Workday HCM/Procurement exposure and Power BI/Databricks interest are a plus.

A standout addition to your profile will be hands-on experience or familiarity with Workday AI Agents, AI Gateway, and building custom AI agents / agentic workflows to automate enterprise use cases.

Key Responsibilities

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Administrative & Configuration Support:

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Assist in configuring and maintaining core financial and HCM business processes (including general ledger, cost centers, financial controls, and compensation/advanced comp structures).

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Manage and maintain Workday Production, Sandbox, and Preview environments (supporting tenant refreshes, bi-annual releases, and testing).

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Oversee security configurations, user roles, access controls, and data privacy compliance.

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Troubleshooting & Documentation: Provide tier-2/3 technical support, perform root-cause analysis on system or integration errors, and maintain comprehensive system documentation.

- Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain advanced custom reports, calculated fields, analytics, and dashboards for finance, HR, and executive leadership.

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Integration Engineering & APIs: Design, build, troubleshoot, and support advanced API-based integrations and data pipelines (using EIBs, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio) connecting Workday with external systems.

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Data Operations & SQL: Support complex data loads, data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting using intermediate SQL for data analysis and reporting.

- Extensibility & AI Agents: Leverage developer tools and Workday AI Agents / AI Gateway architecture to design intelligent, automated workflows and agent-driven orchestrations.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, or related field

- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on Workday technical experience focused primarily in Finance , blending system configuration support with integration development.

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Core Technical Stack:

- Solid practical knowledge in Workday configuration , security management, and advanced reporting .

- Proven expertise in Workday integration tools (Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors) and  API-based integrations (REST/SOAP) .

- Intermediate SQL experience for data analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting.

- Coding and scripting fundamentals (e.g., XML, XSLT, JSON , Python).

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Soft Skills: Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

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AI Knowledge (A Major Plus):  Exposure to out of the box Workday AI Agents , AI Gateway, AI developer tools, or building custom AI agents/orchestrations within enterprise environments.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

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Any HCM experience, specifically with the Workday Advanced Compensation module, will be strongly preferred.

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Workday Integration and Workday Studio Certifications.

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Experience integrating Workday with cloud data warehouses Databricks or analytics platforms Power BI.

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Demonstrated passion for exploring and prototyping enterprise generative AI tools and agentic workflows

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.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).

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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.