Telesat

Telesat is a prominent Canadian satellite communications company, established in 1969 and headquartered in Ottawa. As one of the largest global satellite operators, Telesat is publicly traded on NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol TSAT. The company specializes in designing, operating, and managing satellite networks that provide essential connectivity solutions around the world. Telesat operates a global fleet of geostationary satellites and has developed the Telesat Lightspeed™ network, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system that offers high-capacity broadband connectivity with fiber-like speeds. This network is aimed at various sectors, including telecommunications, government, maritime, and aeronautics. Additionally, Telesat provides technical consultation and support services to satellite operators and other industry stakeholders. With a history of pioneering achievements in satellite communications, Telesat has introduced several industry firsts, including the first domestic communications satellite in geostationary orbit and the first commercial Ku-band satellite. The company serves a diverse range of customers, addressing complex communications challenges and enabling growth across multiple industries.

Telecommunications Ottawa, Canada ~715 employees

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Employees
715
+1.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$537K
Revenue ~$384M
12-month attrition
9.3%
Tech: 12.9%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
18
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Telesat went from 507 employees in Oct 2024 to 715 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 60 people joined, 25 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering254
Other212
Operations89
Finance53
Sales45
Marketing24
HR18
Product11

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Telesat FAQ

How many employees does Telesat have?

Telesat has about 715 employees, up 1.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Telesat's revenue per employee?

Telesat makes about $537K in revenue per employee, based on $384.18M annual revenue and 715 employees.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.