Skilled Trades Supervisor - Steady Midnight Shift

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is seeking a Skilled Trades Supervisor for the steady midnight shift in London, Ontario. The role oversees shift start, safety, equipment uptime and orderly work areas, and supports payroll/attendance and reporting.

Requirements include a college diploma or trade license (machine repair or electrician), 5–7 years in a unionized shop, excellent communication and organizational skills, and ability to travel. Base salary ranges CAD 84,800–CAD 106,000 per year.

Qualifications

• College diploma or trade license in machine repair or electrician; appropriate certification as required.
• 5–7 years of experience in a unionized shop environment.
• Excellent written, oral and listening communication; strong analytical skills.
• Highly organized with administrative capabilities and self-motivation.
• Ability to travel (5% Canada) and (5% US & Int'l); valid passport.
• Must meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space.
• Midnight shift availability and flexibility to work shift work as required.

Responsibilities

• Organize jobs for shift start and ensure employees adhere to safety regulations.
• Prepare daily reports and track progress including implementation of new technologies.
• Ensure problems are properly documented, jobs are reviewed and area is clean before operating equipment.
• Work within budgets and maintain accurate employee records.
• Communicate with Production on breakdowns/status/equipment availability.
• Maintain equipment uptime and follow-up on all requests.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area for group.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on machinery and equipment.
• Significant overtime and weekend work is involved.
• Supervisory duties such as payroll/attendance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Self-starter

Travel willingness

Education

College Diploma or Apprentice License (Machine Repair or Electrician)

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Skilled Trades Supervisor - Steady Midnight Shift

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Oct 8, 2026
Requisition ID: 5579
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Career Level: L75 - Supervisor
Remote Work Options: Onsite
Security Clearance: None
Pay Type: Salary
Salary Range: $84,800.00 - $106,000.00

• Organize jobs for shift start and ensure employees adhere to safety regulations
• Prepare daily reports and track progress including implementation of new technologies
• Ensure problems are properly documented, jobs are reviewed and area is clean before operating equipment
• Work within budgets and maintain accurate employee records
• Communicate with Production on breakdowns/status/equipment availability
• Maintain equipment uptime and follow-up on all requests
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area for group
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on machinery and equipment
• Significant overtime and weekend work is involved
• Supervisory duties such as payroll/attendance

Required Qualifications

• College Diploma and/or apprentice and license in Machine Repair or Electrician
• Minimum 5-7 years experience working in a unionized shop environment
• Excellent communication (written, oral and listening) and analytical skills
• Strong organizational/administrative skills, including being a self-starter
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space
• Ability to work steady Midnight shift and ability to works shiftwork as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled trades supervision experience
• Experience in MAXIMO
• 8 years shop floor work experience

The Skillded Trades Supervisor opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $84,800 to $106,000 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.

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.