TCC Technologist

Telesat; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesat in Canada seeks a TCC Technologist to monitor and maintain critical satellite services, providing round-the-clock support to North American and international customers from Allan Park Earth Station.

The role covers hands-on maintenance of RF/baseband and networking gear, documentation, assisting Network Engineering with service expansions, and coordinating with customers and contractors. Shift work, travel availability, and CGP clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 3-year Electronics/Telecommunications Technologist Diploma or recognized equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone customer support.
• Ensure that first and second level maintenance at remote points of presence is carried out effectively.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on baseband and RF equipment.
• Maintain critical systems at Allan Park Earth Station (power and antenna farm).
• Maintain networking hardware (routers, IP switches, hubs, modems).
• Review and update customer network documentation for accuracy.
• Assist Network Engineering with new/expanding services.
• Monitor remote customer networks for alarms and degradation; initiate corrective action.
• Document network trouble reports in the ticketing database.
• Investigate sources of satellite RF interference affecting service.
• Work with customers and/or contractors; collaborate in a team and in supervision as needed.
• Occasional day-to-day group operations oversight (shift lead).

Skills

RF/microwave tech

Data protocols

Telephony transmission

TV transmission

HVAC & power systems

PC OS knowledge

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Test/measurement tools

Cable termination tools

Shift work & travel

Security clearance readiness

Education

3-year Electronics/Telecommunications Technologist Diploma

Tools

Networking hardware maintenance

Job description

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

The Technical Control Centre (TCC) Technologist works as part of a large team providing network surveillance, control, pro-active corrective and preventative maintenance support to Telesat’s customers on a 24 hour, 7 day basis. The TCC technologist proactively monitors network services and fixed satellite service customers, and manages the troubleshooting and investigation of reported faults until services have been restored. They perform hands-on corrective and preventative measures to Allan Park earth station critical systems, TT&C ground communications equipment, and on-site customer services.

• Providing telephone customer support
• Ensuring that the first and second level maintenance activities at remote points of presence are effectively carried out through direct and indirect means
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on a variety of satellite communication baseband and RF equipment
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on critical systems at the Allan Park Earth Station facility i.e. power systems, and antenna farm
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on networking hardware, such as routers, IP switches, hubs and modems
• Review and update customer network documentation for accuracy
• Assist Network Engineering Division personnel with the implementation of new and expanding services, demonstrating thorough understanding of the systems
• Monitor remote customer networks for alarm detection and degradation in service level, and initiate corrective action
• Accurately document network trouble reports in common trouble ticketing database
• Investigate sources of satellite RF interference causing customer service interruptions
• Work directly with Telesat customers and/or third party contractors
• Work effectively in a team environment, and independently with minimal supervision
• Occasional requirements to oversee day to day group operations in a shift lead role.

• 3-year Electronics/Telecommunications Technologist Diploma or recognized equivalent
• 1-2 years experience in related field would be an asset

• Knowledge of RF/microwave communications devices
• Knowledge of data communications protocols (point to point, LAN/WAN)
• Knowledge of telephony transmission systems.
• Knowledge of television transmission systems (both analog and digital)
• Knowledge of HVAC and power systems
• Knowledge of PC operating systems and application programming
• Ability to demonstrate solid troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with various types of telecommunications test equipment
• Working knowledge of protocol analyzers, data test sets, spectrum analyzers, video test equipment, audio/voice test equipment, DVMs, Oscilloscopes and power monitors
• Wiring and cable termination tool kits.
• The service operates 24 hours, 7 days per week. Shift work and the ability to work in an unsupervised environment are critical to this position
• Ability to undertake occasional travel
• Ability to obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).
• Ability to obtain U.S. Department of State approval for access to technical data and/or hardware controlled by the U.S. Government
• Preference will be given to bi-lingual candidates
• Minimal supervision of day to day activities can be expected. Incumbent must be able to demonstrate good judgement as it relates to customer service and scheduling activities. The incumbent will be paired with a senior technologist for approximately 1 year in order to assist in developing the necessary skills
• The incumbent will be working within a 24/7 operation and will be part of a regular shift rotation
• Technical phone support for North American domestic and International customer base. International customer base can present English language challenges requiring patience
• The incumbent shares on-call duties with the other TCC technologists
• Overtime and alterations to shift schedules can be expected

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

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.