Application Administrator – Workday Systems

Telesat

Ottawa, Ontario Hybrid permanent

Posted: January 29, 2026

Required Skills

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).

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