Specialist, Trainer Operator
- London, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Specialist, Trainer Operator Chassis & Weapon
Key Job Elements
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 Utilized
Equipment a Sustainment shop floor employee is required to use:
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)
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Specialist, Trainer Operator Chassis & Weapon
Key Job Elements
- Maintain safe work practices
- Conduct training for both Operators and Maintainers on all GDLS-C chassis and turret product lines for both internal and external customers.
- Conduct the Analysis, Design, Development and Maintenance of training material for all training, both operator and maintainer, associated with GDLS-C product lines.
- Extensive travel to military locations throughout the world including the Middle East.
- Instructs and operates military vehicles and equipment in a training or testing role.
- Ensure proper documentation and updates are completed for: Training Bulletins, site reports, and Training Development Packages.
- Ability to work within given schedules and budgets and provide data to assist in the monitoring of project budget and status.
- Liaise and communicate with internal and external organizations on training related matters.
- Attend meetings with internal and external Customers as required
- Maintains compliance with ISO procedures, GDLS policies, regulatory requirements (ITAR) and Safety policies.
- When required be the lead trainer, provide team leadership, instruct, monitor and advise trainers on site.
- University degree or College diploma or Equivalent Military Certification.
- Minimum 3 - 5 years previous instructional experience.
- Minimum 3 years previous experience in the operation and maintenance of armored vehicles for Land Combat Arms.
- Ability to develop Lesson and Courseware Packages using the Systems Approach to Training (SAT).
- Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office applications.
- Willing to travel throughout the world and work in extreme environmental conditions.
- Experience working with teams and/or customers.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
- 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 license.
- Ability to work shift and/or altered work weeks if necessary.
- Military (Land) QL 6A Qualified with LAV driving/driving instructor experience.
- Proficient with computer graphics software and data development software.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Military School or Unit as an Instructor or Standards Cell member.
- Qualification as a CF military instructor, TRADOC, or equivalent with experience as an Instructor in a CF or equivalent school or unit.
- 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
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 Utilized
Equipment a Sustainment shop floor employee is required to use:
- LAV’S
- Crane
- Hand Tools
- Fork Truck
- Computer
- Phone
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)
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Train operators and maintainers on chassis and turret products, operate military vehicles and equipment during training or testing, and develop and maintain related training materials. Coordinate training documentation, schedules, budgets, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and company requirements.
Requirements
Requires a university degree, college diploma, or equivalent military certification, 3–5 years of instructional experience, and at least 3 years operating and maintaining armored vehicles. Candidates must be able to develop training packages, communicate effectively, travel internationally, meet physical and licensing requirements, and work in demanding environments.
Skills
- Operator And Maintainer Training
- Armored Vehicle Operation And Maintenance
- Training Material Development
- Systems Approach To Training
- Instructional Experience
- Team Leadership
- Customer Communication
- Project Budget And Schedule Monitoring
- Microsoft Office
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Organization And Prioritization
- Independent Initiative
- LAV Driving
- Computer Graphics Software
- Military Instruction
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Chassis
- Turret
- Armored Vehicles
- Land Combat Arms
- Operator Training
- Maintainer Training
- Systems Approach To Training
- Lesson Packages
- Courseware Packages
- Training Development Packages
- Training Bulletins
- Site Reports
- Military Instruction
- LAV
- LAV Driving
- QL 6A
- TRADOC
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Graphics Software
- Data Development Software
- Technical Drawings
- ITAR
- ISO Procedures
- Canadian Firearms Restricted Possession And Acquisition License
- DZ License
- Project Budget Monitoring
- Safety Policies
- Crane
- Fork Truck
- Hand Tools