Military Vehicle Technician Trainer - QL3 / DP2 ($33.85 - $44.42/hr + Relocation Assistance!) at General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C)

• Deliver advanced maintenance training that supports the Canadian Armed Forces on global defence programs
• Earn an hourly wage of $33.85 - $44.42, with benefits and travel opportunities (accommodations and per diems provided)
• Build your career with a Fortune 500 company recognized worldwide in the defence industry

About General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) is a global defence industry leader in providing land and amphibious combat vehicle solutions. Based in London, ON, the Canadian operations employ approximately 1,700 people who design, manufacture, and support light and medium armoured vehicles. Our specialists are among Canada’s finest in the defence industry who excel in the areas of machining, materials, electronics, software development, prototyping, logistic support, and systems integration. We are driven by the need to provide innovative solutions to our customers and continuously strive to create new technologies that we can use to build cutting-edge solutions.

GDLS-C is a company with a proud London, ON heritage, and we take our role in the community very seriously. We are proud to have a workforce with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As a leading Canadian defence company, many of our people are current or former service members. We place a high priority on safety and security — for our customers, our people, and Canada.

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About the Opportunity

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is looking for full-time Vehicle Technician, Trainer based in London, Ontario, with travel requirements across Canada and abroad.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Training and Technical Documentation in the Customer Support Department, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering world-class maintenance training programs that support the operation and sustainment of GDLS-C’s advanced military vehicle platforms.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for designing, developing, and conducting maintenance training for domestic and international customers while ensuring high-quality documentation, technical accuracy, and alignment with GDLS-C product lines and standards.More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing, developing, and updating maintenance training materials and documentation
• Conducting training sessions on GDLS-C chassis and turret systems for customers at military sites across Canada and globally
• Serving as a lead trainer when required by mentoring, advising, and monitoring training staff on-site
• Liaising with internal departments, customers, and external partners to address training requirements and feedback
• Implementing advanced instructional methods and technologies into courseware development
• Acting as the point of contact for GDLS Customer Support Services (CSS) operations and coordinating with Program Managers and Directors while deployed
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations and training-related reports
• Ensuring compliance with company and customer standards for documentation, safety, and performance
• Analyzing and evaluating training effectiveness to ensure materials and delivery meet operational needs
• Maintaining accurate site reports and training package records in alignment with GDLS-C documentation standards

About You

To qualify, you will need a Licensed Truck & Coach or Automotive Inter-Provincial Certification (e.g. 310S, 310T, 421A, or 425A), or a Military Vehicle Technician qualification (minimum QL3/DP2 or equivalent).

Ideally, you will have 3–5 years of experience developing and delivering maintenance training programs within automotive, military, or industrial settings, and preferably 3+ years of experience in the operation, maintenance, or instruction of armoured or complex vehicle systems. While experience or certification in training or instruction within the automotive or military environment is highly desired, we are also open to confident, licensed technicians who demonstrate the capability to combine hands-on mechanical expertise with instructional delivery and customer engagement.

The following are required:

• Eligibility for registration under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) administered by the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD)
• Ability to obtain Secret Level II security clearance
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 50% of the role), including work in military environments and extreme conditions
• Valid driver’s licence (and ability to obtain DZ or AZ licence depending on platform support)
• Eligibility to obtain a Canadian Firearms Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (RPAL)

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Demonstrated proficiency in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for courseware and presentation development
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly through written materials, presentations, and hands-on instruction, while mentoring and supporting peers or trainees to achieve learning goals
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces
• Professionalism and confidence in customer-facing and multicultural environments
• Knowledge of GDLS-C chassis, turret, or armoured vehicle platforms (or similar complex vehicle systems) (asset)
• Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methods, and training evaluation processes (asset)
• Experience adapting training methods to accommodate learners with varying technical backgrounds (asset)
• Bilingualism in English and French (asset)
• Previous qualification as a CAF military instructor, TRADOC, or equivalent (asset)

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage diverse audiences in both classroom and hands-on training settings. Your mechanical expertise, instructional mindset, and problem-solving ability will enable you to deliver clear, effective, and engaging learning experiences.

This is a dynamic role that combines technical precision with teaching ability, offering the opportunity to help shape the next generation of maintenance professionals supporting the Canadian Armed Forces. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, values professionalism, and is motivated by the chance to share their knowledge while contributing to mission readiness at home and abroad.

Please note: If you progress through the process, you will be asked to provide proof of your certification. To expedite your application, we encourage you to include your licence details with your submission.

About the Benefits

You will receive an hourly wage of $33.85 - $44.42 based on experience. In addition, you will receive:

• Performance-based bonus program
• Company paid health, dental, and life insurance coverage for you and your dependants
• Relocation Assistance for the right candidate
• Travel opportunities with accommodations and per diems provided
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Optional Employee Profit Sharing Plan with company matching
• Paid vacation days
• All required tools and equipment supplied
• Training and career development support
• The chance to contribute directly to Canada’s defence efforts

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. 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.

If you want to work on exciting defence contracts, submit your application below!