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 50
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 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 fleet consists of 14 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
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The Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance (GTC) is responsible for the
supervision and management of Telesat’s Trade Compliance & Security team to
ensure Telesat’s global operations, including activities in Canada and the U.S.
as well as regional offices in the UK, EU, Brazil and Singapore, comply with
Canada’s Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR) and Export and Import Permits Act
(EIPA), the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export
Administration Regulations (EAR), and other applicable export control, trade
sanctions, and personnel security rules and regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Apply Canadian, U.S., and other applicable international trade regulations in
a pragmatic and business-minded way to support operational goals of the
business
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for export, storage,
record-keeping, and documentation of export-controlled materials consistent
with industry best practices, to mitigate trade compliance risks
- Oversee the company’s Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) compliance
- Oversee the company’s compliance with the Canadian Contract Security Program
(CSP), including processing of CSP clearances and processes and procedures
for holding COMSEC materials
- Manage the determination, review, validation, and documentation of
classifications of the company’s goods and technology according to Canada’s
Export Control List (ECL) and the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and Commerce
Control List (CCL)
- Ensure that all government export/import licenses, agreements, permits,
certifications and determinations needed to authorize the transfer of
regulated hardware, software, technical data and services are obtained and
maintained as efficiently as possible
- Review and provide guidance on export- and security-related requests
involving foreign suppliers and contractors, employee travel, visitor access,
technical data exports, and hardware exports for compliance with regulations
and authorizations and prepare appropriate marking/documentation
- Work with business teams across the company to analyze compliance risks,
devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships
- Provide advice and guidance to Telesat’s senior management on the
application, implementation, and business implications of relevant
regulations
- Work with Telesat’s IT Department to ensure corporate systems are managed in
a manner consistent with regulations, and seek to implement appropriate
enhancements to these systems to ensure efficiency and compliance
- Conduct regular trade compliance self-assessments and audits and assist
business units in identifying potential efficiency improvements
- Lead, report, and assist with investigations of any purported non-compliance
with export/import laws and regulations and with the identification,
implementation, and maintenance of corrective actions
- Keep abreast of changes in trade laws and regulations and provide strategic
advice to operating units
- Manage training for trade compliance and personnel security for employees and
specific business segments and job functions, or related to specific
programs
Education & Experience
- This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 7+ years prior
relevant experience in a leadership / management role.
- This role demands exceptional analytical, communication (oral and written),
presentation, and training skills.
- Strong collaboration skills and effective relationship management
capabilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must display a high degree of initiative, discretion, integrity, and personal
judgment
- Strong knowledge of Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act, Controlled Goods
Regulations, and Contract Security Program, and U.S. International Traffic
and Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations, including
encryption controls
- Working knowledge of other country export, import, and customs laws and
regulations, including those of the UK and EU
- Proficient in commodity jurisdiction and classification determinations. A
technical background and/or the ability to understand and work with
engineering staff in making such determinations for hardware, software, and
technology/technical data is an asset.
- Experience using government tools for registration, licensing, and reporting
related to exports, such as NEXCOL, DECCS, and SNAP-R
- Relevant experience in an aerospace or other technology-heavy industry is
preferred.
- Familiarity or experience with customs related activities, including working
with brokers, import requirements, country of origin, HTS Code
classification, etc., is a plus, but not required.
- Must work well in a fast-paced, multi-function environment with overlapping
priorities
Decision Making & Supervision
- Exercises independent judgment in planning, scheduling, organizing,
controlling, and monitoring activities
- Exercises initiative and sound judgment in adapting policies procedures to
address unusual situations and resolve policy conflicts
- Supervises, mentors, and assists Telesat’s Trade Compliance & Security staff,
including setting priorities, providing training, and reviewing performance
- Provides guidance to management and employees in Ottawa and regional offices
on meeting the requirements for the Controlled Goods Program and Contract
Security Program
- Provides guidance to management and employees in the interpretation of the
regulatory and contractual requirements relating to relevant export controls
Working Conditions
- Working conditions are typical of an office environment
- Occasional travel is possible
- Incumbent may be called in or consulted outside normal business hours as
circumstances warrant
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The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain clearance under the
Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and hold or be eligible to hold a
personnel Security Clearance to the level of NATO Secret/Top Secret.
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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.
