Document Control Coordinator

Coordinate and monitor the document development process lifecycle from initiation to final approval for all internally developed Lightspeed documentation

Create and manage controlled templates aligned with program, customer (e.g., Telesat Lightspeed), and regulatory requirements

Guide engineering, systems, and program teams in the proper creation of technical documentation (e.g., specifications, ICDs, procedures, verification artifacts)

Develop, write, and edit technical documentation for the organization, which include manuals, procedures, specifications, and design documents

Edit and proofread content to ensure that documents are free of grammatical mistakes, technical inaccuracies

Ensure that documentation is compliant security requirements and applicable regulations

Apply consistent formatting and structure across all technical and program documentation

Ensure compliance with corporate branding and customer deliverable requirements Support audit readiness for internal reviews, customer audits, and regulatory assessments

Maintain document configuration status, version control, and baseline integrity

Support configuration control processes and change management activities

Log and capture program documentation

Generate Release Notices as required to notify the Lightspeed Program of completed and approved documentation Assists in data searches for historical documents.

Document Control Coordinator will be cross-trained and expected to support other Configuration and Data Management functions Support continuous process improvement activities by identifying and driving improvements that will make the document control and configuration management processes more efficient, reliable, and cost effective.

Bachelor’s Degree, Library Information Science/College Degree in Information and Library Technologies related field or equivalent related experience.

2–4 years of experience in document control, configuration management working on medium to large, complex development and systems integration project

Canadian Reliability Status (Minimum) is required

Eligibility for Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Registration is required

Ability to handle controlled, sensitive, and export-regulated technical data in compliance with Canadian and international regulations

Understanding of ITAR/EAR concepts or equivalent export control frameworks is considered an asset

Familiarity with systems engineering documentation (e.g., requirements, design documentation, verification matrices, interface control documents)

Experience supporting formal program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, ORR)

Exposure to mission assurance or product assurance functions

Familiarity with configuration management and controlled document lifecycles in complex engineering programs

Strong attention to detail with a focus on traceability, compliance, and quality

Experience with document management tools (e.g., PLM systems, SharePoint, GCDocs)

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Exceptional language and writing skills

Intermediate to advanced proficiency using MS Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

Effective coordinator across engineering, mission assurance, and program teams

Ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight program schedules

Strong follow-through and accountability in review/approval workflows

This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering, contracts, legal, and commercial teams.

Working conditions are typical of an office environment.

Occasional travel, including international travel, is possible.