User Terminal Project Coordinator

Telesat

. Create well-structured Jira epics, stories, tasks, bugs, and technical-request tickets with clear problem statements, scope, acceptance criteria, dependencies, priorities, owners, and supporting technical context .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project coordination and Agile methodologies, with a strong focus on Jira and Confluence for managing workflows and tracking progress. Capable of facilitating communication across technical teams and stakeholders while maintaining detailed project documentation.

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Jira AdministrationAgile Software DevelopmentProject CoordinationTechnical DocumentationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationAgile MethodologiesJiraConfluenceOracle PrimaveraMicrosoft ProjectBacklog ManagementTicket ManagementWorkflow ConfigurationReporting Tools

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailFollow-ThroughFacilitation SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceOracle PrimaveraMicrosoft Project

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCertified ScrumMasterSAFe

Industry Keywords

STEMTechnical DevelopmentSoftware DeliveryProject ManagementCommunications SystemsSatellite Terminals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create well-structured Jira epics, stories, tasks, bugs, and technical-request tickets with clear problem statements, scope, acceptance criteria, dependencies, priorities, owners, and supporting technical context
Administer and maintain Jira projects and boards, including Kanban boards, workflows, backlogs, filters, dashboards, and reporting views
Drive Jira work items through completion by coordinating follow-up with internal software developers, engineering teams, program stakeholders, and vendors
Identify stalled work, facilitate resolution of blockers, and escalate issues when required
Facilitate work intake, backlog review, prioritization, and status-tracking activities with technical leads and program managers
Establish and maintain action-item registers and Kanban-style action boards; assign owners and target dates, monitor progress, follow up on overdue actions, and confirm closure
Attend program, vendor, and technical meetings; prepare agendas; capture minutes, decisions, risks, dependencies, and action items; distribute and maintain meeting records
Coordinate project activities across system engineering, user terminal engineering, software development, program management, product management, commercial teams, and external vendors
Organize and archive program documentation, decisions, meeting records, and supporting artifacts according to data-management standards
Support the Program Manager with project schedules, timelines, milestone plans, status reports, risks, and dependencies across vendors, integrators, component developers, and internal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP)
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or a relevant discipline
Minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination, program support, software delivery coordination, or a related role within a STEM or technical development environment
Demonstrated proficiency with Atlassian Jira and Confluence, including creating and managing tickets, administering boards and backlogs, configuring or working within workflows, building filters and dashboards, and tracking work to completion
Experience supporting Agile software development practices such as Scrum, Kanban, backlog refinement, sprint or increment planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Ability to understand technical discussions and translate them into clear, accurate, and actionable Jira tickets, meeting records, status updates, and follow-up actions
Experience coordinating work across internal technical teams and external technology vendors
Strong working knowledge of project-management and reporting tools such as Oracle Primavera and Microsoft Project
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with strong attention to detail and disciplined follow-through
PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe, or comparable project or Agile certification is an asset
Experience with communications systems, satellite terminals, or other complex technical products is preferred but not required
Experience with third-party design, software, integration, or manufacturing programs is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)