General Dynamics Mission System International
Technology
TalentDevelopmentSpecialist-(12MonthTerm)
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“Talent Development Specialist - (12 Month Term) at General Dynamics Mission System International. Skills: Talent development, Learning and development, Organizational development, Program design. Participate in full lifecycle of learning and talent. Design learning and development solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Support business performance; Support organizational growth; Enhance learner experience; Enhance efficiency
Industry & Context.
Needs analysis; Continuous improvement
Canadian Controlled Goods program registration, Security assessment, Canadian government security clearance, Access to technical data, Access to classified areas, Access to information subject to international regulations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 Years of experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related field, Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, Experience designing, coordinating, and facilitating learning and leadership development programs, Facilitation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies, Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual learning platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite, Eligible to work in Canada, Ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance
Nice to Have
Experience supporting technical or engineering-based teams, Experience working within a global or multi-site organization, Experience managing external learning vendors and third-party learning solutions, Familiarity with AI-enabled learning tools and digital learning technologies, Relevant certifications in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Adult Education, or Human Resources
What You'll Do.
Participate in full lifecycle of learning and talent
Design learning and development solutions
Deliver learning and development solutions
Coordinate learning and development solutions
Continuously improve learning and development solutions
Identify capability needs
Translate needs into scalable learning solutions
Support technical development
Support leadership development
Facilitate virtual learning programs
Facilitate in-person learning programs
Facilitate leadership training sessions
Administer standard training
Coordinate standard training
Partner with business leaders
Partner with HR teams
Partner with subject matter experts
Support development of impactful learning solutions
Support delivery of impactful learning solutions
Manage end-to-end program administration
Schedule learning programs
Manage logistics for learning programs
Manage learner communications
Track learner participation
Report on learner completion
Develop communication campaigns
Develop promotional materials
Enhance learning programs
Enhance learning processes
Enhance learning tools
Leverage AI for learning
Leverage digital tools for learning
Leverage learning technologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with leaders; Work with HR partners; Work with subject matter experts; Collaborate with colleagues across Canada; Collaborate with colleagues across United Kingdom; Collaborate with colleagues across United States; Leverage global learning resources; Meet local business needs; Partner with business leaders; Partner with HR teams; Partner with subject matter experts
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Communication skills; Develop communication campaigns; Develop promotional materials
Process & Methodology
Program administration, Program management
Full Job Description
Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re 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. We are seeking a Talent Development Specialist to join our team in Ottawa for the next 12 months. You will play a key role in designing, delivering, coordinating and continuously improving learning and development solutions that support business performance and organizational growth. You will work closely with leaders, HR partners, and subject matter experts to identify capability needs and translate them into practical, scalable learning solutions. This role supports both technical and leadership development across the organization and requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You will collaborate with colleagues across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States to leverage global learning resources while ensuring solutions meet local business needs. In this role you will be: * Participate in the full lifecycle of learning and talent development programs, including needs analysis, content development, communications, facilitation, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives * Design, coordinate, and facilitate virtual and in-person learning programs, workshops, leadership training sessions and sessions across GD * Administer and coordinate standard training. Examples include our New Hire Training and Annual Compliance Training * Partner with business leaders, HR teams, and subject matter experts to support the development and delivery of impactful learning solutions * Manage end-to-end program administration including scheduling,
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