Co-op Summer 2025 – Maintenance Helper

At General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, co-op positions mean hands-on impact. Join an inclusive team that engineers high technology solutions, products, and services that have a real-world impact.

• Realize your Impact: Our work enables customers to successfully execute missions across diverse domains of operation. Your fresh perspectives and ideas have the power to shape real solutions, influence projects and drive meaningful change.
• Kick-start your Career: Immerse yourself in various industry facets, gaining insights that span from cutting-edge technology to project management. Elevate your resume with a distinguished company to set the stage for a rewarding career, while paving the way for future full-time opportunities within General Dynamics.
• Grow your Network: Work side by side with seasoned professionals who are excited to share their experience and develop your skills. Have meaningful interactions, ask questions, and build relationships that can lead to lasting industry connections.
• Balance your Life: Our flexible environment is designed for you to thrive. With options to work from home or under a compressed nine-day fortnight schedule, we champion work-life balance, ensuring you have time for personal endeavors and your professional aspirations.

We encourage applications from women, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, diverse cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].

The Facilities team is looking for a team player, who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty, try new things, with a willingness to learn! 

This role is based on-site at our Ottawa facility.

As a Maintenance Helper, you can expect to:

• Assist Certified and Licensed Team Members in performing minor repairs and maintenance to Facilities and related systems.

• Perform inspections of Facilities and related systems using checklists and logs, provide documentation of findings and independently taking action to correct any findings or advising management as required.

• Utilize the work order system and complete assignments in a timely manner ensuring they are completed on a priority basis.

• Perform furniture/fixture/equipment (FFE) relocations and setups.

• Verify and update equipment lists and assist with inventory management

• Respond to routine on-demand service requests, emergency call-ins; and perform other related duties, as required.

• Equivalent to a Grade 12 level of education at an Ontario Secondary school, and enrollment in a post-secondary program.
• Requires 1+ year of related experience.
• Ability to use a computer and mobile device for work order system, email and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook and Excel.
• Demonstrated awareness of federal and provincial standards/codes related to maintenance and care of Facilities.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a trades certification or license, an asset.
• Understanding of the proper and safe use of power tools and equipment.
• Valid provincial Drivers License.

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• 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.