Specialist, Trainer Maintenance

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is seeking a Specialist, Trainer-Technical Maintenance to deliver and develop operator and maintainer training for GDLS-C chassis and turrets. You will document training materials and reports, and operate in field service roles.

You will lead on-site training efforts, supervise teams, and provide data to monitor budgets and progress while traveling to customer locations as needed.

Qualifications

• College diploma and/or equivalent Military Training Certification.
• Military (Land) Technician 6A Qualified EO Technician.
• 3–5 years’ experience operating and maintaining armored vehicles.
• Valid Driver’s License and DZ license eligibility.
• Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills.
• Capable of travel (Canada 10%, US & Intl 40%) with passport as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training for Operators and Maintainers on all GDLS-C chassis and turret lines for internal and external customers.
• Design, develop and maintain training material for operator and maintainer training.
• Operate and/or maintain military vehicles and equipment in field service/testing roles.
• Prepare training bulletins, site reports, field service reports and related documentation.
• Act as lead trainer, provide team leadership, supervise trainers on site when required.
• Provide data to monitor project budgets and status.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independence

Reading drawings

Safety practices

Travel willingness

Passport

Education

College diploma / Military Training Certification

Military (Land) Technician 6A Qualified EO Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Specialist, Trainer-Technical Maintenance

• Conduct training for both Operators and Maintainers on all GDLS-C chassis and turret product lines for both internal and external customers
• Conduct the analysis, design, development and maintenance of training material for all training, both operator and maintainer, associated with GDLS-C product lines
• Operate and/or maintain military vehicles and equipment in a Field Service Representative or testing role
• Ensure proper documentation is completed including: training bulletins, site reports, field service reports, DMIS and TDC maintenance and operator Training Development Packages
• Acts as a lead trainer and provide team leadership, instruct, monitor and advise trainers on site, when required
• Provide data to assist in monitoring and tracking of project budgets and project status

Description

Specialist, Trainer-Technical Maintenance

Key Job Elements:

• Maintain safe work practices
• Conduct training for both Operators and Maintainers on all GDLS-C chassis and turret product lines for both internal and external customers
• Conduct the analysis, design, development and maintenance of training material for all training, both operator and maintainer, associated with GDLS-C product lines
• Operate and/or maintain military vehicles and equipment in a Field Service Representative or testing role
• Ensure proper documentation is completed including: training bulletins, site reports, field service reports, DMIS and TDC maintenance and operator Training Development Packages
• Acts as a lead trainer and provide team leadership, instruct, monitor and advise trainers on site, when required
• Provide data to assist in monitoring and tracking of project budgets and project status

Required Qualifications:

• College diploma and/or equivalent Military Training Certification
• Military (Land) Technician 6A Qualified EO Technician
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of armored vehicles for Land Combat Arms maintenance facility
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to qualify for DZ license
• Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Experience working with teams and/or customers
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel (10% Cdn) and (40% U.S. & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Ability to travel to military locations 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)
• Ability to work shift and/or altered work weeks, when necessary
• Meets Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined workspace

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with computer graphics software and data development software
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Military School or Unit as an Instructor or Standards Cell member
• Qualification as a CF military instructor, Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System (CFITES)

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

• 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 Description:

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.

Sustainment ship floor employees 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 Assemblers/FSRs to complete many assembly tasks in the same area of the vehicle while maintaining static or similar postures for a period of time.

Equipment Utilized:

Equipment a Sustainment shop floor employee is required to use:

• LAV’S
• Crane
• Hand Tools
• Fork Truck
• Computer
• Phone

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)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.