Application Development Co-op (Winter 2026)
Ottawa, Ontario
Network Operations - IT – Business Applications /
Coop Student (Enrolled in a Coop Program) /
Hybrid
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
We are looking for a motivated Co-op student to join our Business Applications team. This position will focus on both development and support tasks related to the System Integration Layer and various Enterprise Applications. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced systems analysts, application developers and integration specialists. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience with the full application lifecycle in a dynamic, multidisciplinary development and support environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Actively participate in Agile Scrum activities throughout the development cycle
- Contribute to tasks identified during sprint planning sessions
- Develop software in line with established company coding standards and best practices
- Conduct thorough unit testing to validate that all requirements are met, core functionality operates as expected, and errors are properly managed
- Provide regular progress updates to the Manager, including status of ongoing work, completed tasks, upcoming deliverables, and any issues that may impact timelines or quality
- Fulfill project responsibilities such as design, development, unit testing, and documentation within the required timeframes and quality standards
- Collect and document all relevant information prior to escalation to allow senior staff to operate efficiently
- Document, track, and monitor problems to ensure timely resolution
Education and Experience Required
- Program: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related.
- Coursework: Programming, Database, Cloud Computing (Azure preferred)
- Core Technical Skills: Python, APIs, SQL, JavaScript /C#
- Bonus Skills: Azure API Management, Functions, Logic Apps, Postgres, CI/CD
- Problem Solving: Analytical thinker, comfortable debugging pipelines and queries
- Communication: Able to explain technical steps clearly; summarize findings in dashboards
- Collaboration: Works well in agile / DevOps team settings; uses Git / Jira effectively
- Learning Agility: Curious, willing to explore new Azure and Integration tools quickly
- Documentation: Writes clean, maintainable code and documents pipeline logic
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).
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
