• Work on cutting-edge defence contracts
• Earn an hourly salary of $28.71 to $46.31, plus cost of living allowance and benefits
• Grow your career with a Fortune 500 company

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.

For more information, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

GDLS-C is looking for full-time Welders. We are actively recruiting in Saint John, NB and the surrounding area to join our Production and Delivery team in London, Ontario with an attractive relocation assistance package. 

Welders will be responsible for completing welding tasks while following the identified procedures in the routing books. This may include welding, grinding, sanding, cutting, and cleaning parts, as well as being able to handle physical labour in a variety of spaces. The successful candidates will be required to work in spaces where heights may vary, including vertical spaces that are 105 to 135 cm. They will also need to be physically able to squat, kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, crawl, and manoeuvre in small spaces.

Your duties will also include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing blueprints and designs
• Finding the right pieces of metal according to the design
• Following all safety and health procedures to avoid accidents and hazards
• Choosing the best equipment to weld specific metals
• Identifying issues and hazards
• Operating angle grinders and other tools
• Maintaining safe work practices

As a part of our commitment to your success, selected candidates will also receive complimentary pre-assessment support at an industry-leading training facility in Saint John.

About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need at least 1 year of experience in welding and fitting experience in heavy manufacturing. 1 year of post-secondary education in a private welding school or community college or Journeyperson Weld certificate is a requirement, in addition to Gas Metal Arc Welding certification. Certification in all position tickets, such as Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding would be considered assets.

Our ideal candidates will be efficient and comfortable working in a team environment, and have the ability to multitask while maintaining complex schedules.

About the Benefits

You will receive an hourly salary of $28.71 to $46.31 plus a cost of living allowance. In addition, you will receive:

• In addition to wage progression, there’s a cost-of-living allowance
• Relocation assistance to the naturally beautiful and bustling London, ON
• Complimentary pre-assessment support
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Provision of all equipment required to perform your job
• Shift premium of 5% for afternoon and 10% for midnight shifts
• Company paid, comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental for yourself and your eligible dependants, basic life and supplemental life insurance 
• Company pension plan with company match - 4% contribution required
• A unique opportunity to help Canada in its line of defence
• And many more!

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require 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!

Please note: If you progress through this process, you'll be asked to provide your tickets. It would expedite the process if you could provide those tickets with your application.