General Dynamics Mission System International
Defense And Space
TalentDevelopmentSpecialist-(12MonthTerm)
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“Talent Development Specialist - (12 Month Term) at General Dynamics Mission System International. Skills: Talent Development, Learning Design, Program Coordination. Participate in full lifecycle of learning and talent. Design learning programs”
Industry & Context.
Security assessed, Canadian Controlled Goods program registration
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 Years of experience in Talent Development, Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Experience designing, coordinating, and facilitating learning, Facilitation skills, Communication skills, Presentation skills, Stakeholder management skills, Knowledge of instructional design principles, Knowledge of adult learning methodologies, Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Experience with virtual learning platforms, Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Eligible to work in Canada, 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, Experience managing third-party learning solutions, Familiarity with AI-enabled learning tools, Familiarity with digital learning technologies
What You'll Do.
Participate in full lifecycle of learning and talent
Design learning programs
Coordinate learning programs
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 learning solutions
Support delivery of learning solutions
Manage end-to-end program administration
Develop communication campaigns
Develop promotional materials
Support enhancement of learning programs
Support enhancement of learning processes
Support enhancement of learning tools
Leverage AI for learning
Leverage digital tools for learning
Leverage learning technologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
HR partners; Subject matter experts; Colleagues across Canada; Colleagues across United Kingdom; Colleagues across United States
Communication Scope
Presentation; Stakeholder 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 in Ottawa for the next 12 month. 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, logis
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