Trainer, Technical Maintenance

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation; Location (WV); On-site; USD 49,748 - 65,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Profit sharing

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is seeking a LAV Maintenance Trainer to develop and deliver maintenance training for GDLS-C products. You will design courseware, lead training sessions, and ensure proper documentation.

This role requires travel to multiple sites in Canada and internationally. Ideal candidates will have provincial certification or military equivalency, strong drawing interpretation, and prior instructional experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified vehicle technician qualifications required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and docs.
• Experience working with teams or customers and traveling up to 50%.
• Willingness to obtain security clearance and travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop training material for maintenance courses covering GDLS-C products.
• Deliver training as a maintenance instructor to customers in Canada and globally.
• Update site reports and Training Packages with proper documentation.
• Coordinate with internal and external organizations on training matters.
• Lead trainings when required and mentor other trainers on-site.
• Integrate advanced training tech into courseware development.
• Attend meetings with customers as needed and act as CSS liaison.

Skills

Licensed truck & coach

Automotive inter-provincial cert.

Military equivalent

Read technical drawings

Team and customer work

Independent work

Travel up to 50%

Valid passport

Canadian PAL

WFH flexibility

Strong communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree/College diploma in related field

CAF instructor qualification or equivalent

Adult education certification

Job description

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Feb 18, 2026
Requisition ID: 4707
Job Category: Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
Career Level: P54 - Specialist
Remote Work Options: Onsite
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain
Pay Type: Salary

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 of instructional experience (formal instructor or informal mentor).
• Minimum 3 years of 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

• 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.

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

Armored Vehicles, Logistics Vehicles, Crane, Hand Tools, Fork Truck, Computer, Phone.

Medical Surveillance

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.