Specialist, Trainer Maintenance

General Dynamics Land Systems; London; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is seeking a Specialist, Trainer-Maintenance to train operators and maintainers on GDLS-C chassis and turret product lines for both internal and external customers.

The role includes operating and/or maintaining military vehicles in a Field Service Representative or testing role, leading trainers on site, documenting training materials, and contributing to project budgets and status with travel up to 40% internationally and 10% within Canada.

Qualifications

• College diploma and/or equivalent Military Training Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Read drawings

MS Office

Education

College diploma and/or equivalent Military Training Certification

Military (Land) Technician 6A Qualified EO Technician

CF military instructor CFITES

Military School/Unit instructor experience (5+ years)

Tools

LAVs

Crane

Fork Truck

Computer

Phone

Job description

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Oct 30, 2026
Requisition ID: 5645
Job Category: Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
Career Level: P54 - Specialist
Remote Work Options: Onsite
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain
Pay Type: Salary
Salary Range: $73,600.00 - $92,000.00

S pecialist, 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 d iploma and/or equivalent Military Training Certification
• Military (Land) Technician 6A Qua lified 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
• A bility 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:

1) Nature of Supervision: Medium (Some Self-directed work)

2) Work Interruptions and Distractions: Minimal to medium

3) Physical Environment: manufacturing/shop floor, some office

4) 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 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.

The Specialist, Trainer Maintenance opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $73,600 to $92,000 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. 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.

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.