Application Administrator - Workday Systems

Telesat; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a highly skilled Application Administrator specializing in Workday Systems. The successful candidate will manage Workday environments, handle security and data privacy, and provide end-user support. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of experience in Workday administration focused on Finance, along with skills in SQL and API integrations. This role requires strong analytical and documentation abilities, with preferred certifications in Workday Management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Workday administration experience in Finance.
• Solid practical knowledge in Workday security, reporting, and API-based integrations.
• Intermediate SQL experience for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage Workday Production, Sandbox, and Preview Environments.
• Configure and maintain business processes including financial reporting and controls.
• Support Workday troubleshooting, releases, testing, and system upgrades.

Skills

Workday configuration

SQL

API integrations

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

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

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; HCM or Procurement experience is a plus.
• 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, HCM, 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.

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