Turret Technician

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada in London, Ontario is hiring a Turret Technician to perform regular light armoured vehicle tasks and turret maintenance on the shop floor. You will assist with rework and general assembly, support Field Service Representative Mechanics, and ensure safe operation in a manufacturing environment.

Candidates must have a college diploma or military experience, 1–2 years mechanical work, and the ability to obtain a Canadian PAL license; security clearance is

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent Military experience.
• Minimum 1–2 years mechanical experience.
• Military EO Technician experience in turret maintenance and support of direct/indirect fire weapons systems.
• Familiarity with LAV turret maintenance and processes.
• Proficient communication, organization and prioritization skills.
• Experience working with teams and/or customers.
• Able to work in confined space and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular tasks to Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV).
• Perform rework tasks and other general assembly tasks.
• Provide support to other Field Service Representative Mechanics.
• Remove parts from inducted vehicles, repair, clean.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Teamwork with customers

Physical tasks / confinement

PAL license

LAV turret maintenance familiarity

Military EO Technician experience

Education

College diploma or equivalent Military experience

Tools

PAL license

Job description

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Aug 25, 2026
Requisition ID: 5366
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

• Perform regular task s to Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV)
• Perform rework tasks and other general assembly tasks
• Provide support to other Field Service Representative Mechanics
• Remove parts from inducted vehicles, repair, clean

Required Qualifications:

• College d iploma or equivalent Military experience
• Minimum 1 – 2 years m echanical e xperience
• E xperience as a Military Electro Optical (EO) Technician - Journeyman Level (QL5) turret maintenance and support of direct and indirect fire weapons systems
• Familiarity with LAV turret maintenance and processes
• Proficient communication, organ ization and prioritization skills
• Experience working with teams and/or customers
• Able to work in a confined space and perform physical tasks - ie . lifting and climbing
• M ust possess or be able to obtain a valid Canadian F irearms R estricted P ossessio n and A cquisition L icense (PAL)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous LAV repair and maintenance experience with GDLS-C products or other heavy products

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)

The Turret Technician 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.