General Dynamics Mission System International

Technology

TalentDevelopmentSpecialist-(12MonthTerm)

CA$75–105k ~AI est. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Needs analysis; Continuous improvement

Eligibility Requirements

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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