LAV Maintenance Trainer

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense systems company in London, Ontario is looking for a LAV Maintenance Trainer. The role involves developing and conducting training for military products and requires various certifications and the ability to travel. The base salary range for this position is $70,400 to $92,400 per year with opportunities for performance-based progression. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a valid truck & coach or military certification. This position is onsite, emphasizing safety and compliance in a workshop environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Employee profit-sharing

Retirement savings

Qualifications

• Licensed truck & coach OR automotive inter-provincial certification OR Military equivalent required.
• Ability to work shift and/or altered workweeks if necessary.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Canadian Firearms Restricted Possession and Acquisition License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training and develop training materials for GDLS-C product lines.
• Liaise with internal and external organizations regarding training.
• Ensure proper documentation is completed for training packages.

Skills

Licensed truck & coach certification

Ability to read technical drawings

Teamwork

Independent work and initiative

Strong communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Education

Licensing or Military equivalent

University degree or College diploma in adult education

Tools

Fork Truck

Hand Tools

Job description

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2025
Requisition ID: 4341
Job Category: Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
Career Level: P54 - Specialist
Remote Work Options: Onsite
Clearance Type: Ability to obtain

Overview

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

The LAV Maintenance Trainer opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $70,400 to $92,400 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

Key Job Elements

• Conduct the analysis, design, and development of training material for all maintenance training, associated with GDLS-C product lines.
• Conduct training as maintenance instructor on GDLS-C chassis and turret products to customers in various military locations in Canada and globally.
• Ensure proper documentation and updates are completed for site reports and Training Packages.
• Liaise and communicate with internal and external organizations on training related matters.
• When required, take on role of lead trainer, provide team leadership, instruct, monitor and advise trainers on site.
• Implement advanced training technology and methods into courseware development.
• Attend meetings with internal and external Customers as required.
• Interact directly with customer and act as Point of Contact for GDLS Customer Support Services (CSS) operations while deployed.
• Interact with GDLS Program Managers/Directors as GDLS CSS lead while deployed.
• Develop and deliver presentations to internal and external customers on a variety of training related subjects.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed truck & coach OR automotive inter-provincial certification OR Military equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• Experience working with teams and/or customers
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to work shift and/or altered workweeks if necessary
• Possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport with ability to travel up to 50%
• Willing to travel throughout the world and work in extreme environmental conditions
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Canadian Firearms Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
• Capable of meeting physical demands of the job and Anthropometric Size Requirements for confined space
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to qualify for DZ or AZ license depending on platform support
• Possess/be able to acquire and maintain Level II Security clearance
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and working within database environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Civilian: 310S/T, 421A, or 425A ; Military: Vehicle Tech minimum QL3/DP2 or equivalent
• Experienced in the maintenance of various military platforms
• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ instructional experience (formal instructor or informal mentor)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of armored vehicles for Land Combat Arms
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Military School or Unit as an Instructor or Standards Cell member
• Qualification as a CAF military instructor, TRADOC, or equivalent with experience as an Instructor in a Canadian Forces school/unit (or equivalent)
• University degree or College diploma or Equivalent Military Certification in adult education, instructional design, or learning and development
• Bilingualism/multilingualism is an asset
• Encouraged to apply with experience in vehicle technician, weapons technician, electronic-optronic technician, aircraft technician trades, ACISS technician

Physical Conditions and Hazards

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

• Nature of Supervision: Medium (Some Self-directed work)
• Work Interruptions and Distractions: Minimal to medium
• Physical Environment: manufacturing/shop floor, some office
• Hazards: Heavy machinery including but not limited to fork trucks and cranes, noise, dust, paint, temperature fluctuations, hand tools

Physical Demands

Typical postures may include standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, crouching, bending, lying down and reaching at working heights ranging from below floor level to overhead. Tasks required on the interior of the vehicle will require working in a vertical space of 105 to 135 cm and may involve sitting, crawling, crouching, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling and/or lying down to access some areas, as some tasks require working in areas with space constraints. The worker may also be required to lay on a creeper to complete work under the vehicle. Vertical clearance under the vehicle is approximately 65 cm.

Trainers and Equipment

Trainers are required to climb on/off vehicles, which may include climbing through roof hatches, rear openings, and/or the driver’s hatch. It is common for Trainers to complete tasks in the same area of the vehicle while maintaining static or similar postures for a period of time.

• Equipment Utilized: Armoured Vehicles, Logistics Vehicles, Crane, Hand Tools, Fork Truck, Computer, Phone

Health and Safety and Compliance

Medical Surveillance may include: Inoculations, Respiratory Fit, Audiometric Testing, Designated Substance Surveillance, Vision, Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task.

Personal Protective Equipment: Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, extraction coveralls).

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [emailprotected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.