Mission Specialist, Land C5ISR

Responsibilities for this Position

Location : 1941 Robertson Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 5B7, Canada

Employment Type : Fulltime-Regular

Company Description

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada, we are not just engineering technology—we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission‑critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

Job Description

We are currently hiring for a Mission Specialist to join our Land C5ISR team in Ottawa. As a Mission Specialist, you will leverage your military operational knowledge to drive customer relations, provide mentorship and system support in both classroom and field environments. You will provide actionable insights through detailed field reports and user feedback, helping to refine procedures and system enhancements for optimal mission readiness.

Your day to day will include :

• Utilize operational expertise to ensure end‑user requirements are accurately captured, communicated, and prioritized.
• Leverage your military operational knowledge in customer relations with engineering and integration teams.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to users, both in the classroom and in the field, ensuring their proficiency with our systems.
• Report system‑related problems covering all aspects of functionality, hardware, software, firmware, operating manuals, training, and usage.
• Provide detailed written reports identifying observations from the field, including baseline delivery, equipment performance, procedures, and training effectiveness.
• Gather ongoing feedback from the field force, providing valuable insights to enhance system usage and recommending changes to training and standard operating procedures as needed.
• Support integration activities including communication system testing, field trials and user experience events.
• Deliver in‑person presentations to provide status updates and attend planning sessions with internal teams and customers.

How We Work

Qualifications

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems‑Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

What We Offer : The hiring range for this position is $80,000–$95,000 CAD annual.

Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including :

Benefits

At General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada, we prioritize work‑life balance. As a full‑time regular / term employee, you can enjoy a supportive, friendly and respectful environment with a competitive total rewards package.

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service.

Flexible time away to rest and renew with vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan and parental leaves (with top‑up options).

Grow your career your way with free access to a learning platform offering a wide range of courses and resources.

Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, as well as services and activities.

Why join us?

Accommodation : If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

Closing Date : We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada is one of Canada's leading C4ISR and defence electronics companies, with a worldwide reputation for excellence in the production of technology‑based, integrated solutions for land, airborne, maritime and cyber applications.

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