Vehicle Mechanics
Job No:
158373
Location:
London, ON
- Work on cutting-edge defence contracts
- Earn an hourly salary of $28 to $34, based on skills and experience, plus vacation pay
- Grow your career with a Fortune 500 company
About the Organization
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.
For more information, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
Currently, GDLS-C is looking for full-time Vehicle Mechanics to join their Customer Support team. This opportunity is a one-year fixed contract that is facilitated with a contract agency.
The successful candidate will apply their skills in a dynamic team work environment, supported by the guidance of senior technicians and using written work instructions, on the job knowledge and their own expertise to perform tasks related to Light Armoured Vehicles.
Your duties will also include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting technical inspections and troubleshoot Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) systems
- Conducting repairs, modifications and retrofits on LAV vehicles
- Assisting in the development of repair estimates
- Providing advice, guidance and technical assistance to internal and external customers on vehicle maintenance issues and repair procedure
- Liaising with internal and external customers for resolution of data and technical problems
- Monitoring parts usage and report on any material issues
- Preparing input for various management and log reports
- Providing data to assist in monitoring and tracking project budgets and project status
- Providing technical, test and repair support to customers at their sites when required
About You
In order to qualify for this role, you will need at least 1+ years experience as an automotive mechanic.
The following experiences and abilities are essential for the role:
- Truck, coach or automotive interprovincial certification or qualification with military heavy equipment
- Experience reading blueprints and engineering drawings
- Ability to drive a fork truck, operate portable cranes, and other material handling equipment
- Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space
- Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to qualify for DZ license
- Experience working with teams and customers
- Must be able to obtain a valid Canadian Firearms Restricted Possession and Acquisition License
- Ability to work onsite in London, Ontario, and travel to customer sites within Canada
Our ideal candidates will have a good work ethic, gets along with a wide range of personalities, comfortable working in a team environment, are flexible and adaptable, and shouldn't be afraid to ask questions and learn.
About the Benefits
You will receive an hourly salary of $28 to $34, based on skills, knowledge, and experience. In addition, you will receive:
- 4.45% vacation pay
- Provision of all equipment and PPE required to perform your job
- Reimbursement of business travel costs and a per diem when travelling
- Permanent full time opportunities for candidates who are successful in the contract role
General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, 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!