OUR COMPANY

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Canada

A Global Defense Aerospace Company

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems – Canada Inc. (GD-OTS Canada) is a world-class developer and manufacturer of ammunition adapted to the needs of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies. The company has a workforce of 1,200 employees.

As prime contractor and ammunition system integrator, GD-OTS Canada is designated by the Canadian government as the centre of excellence for the maintenance and further development of an industrial defence capability in production, technical know-how and research relating to ammunition products. The company is headquartered in Repentigny, Québec and is wholly owned by General Dynamics Corporation.

Privacy Policy

Corporate Offices in Repentigny, Québec

OUR ETHOS

Our Ethos is our distinguishing moral nature.

Our employees are a community of people dedicated to this ethos. Each of us has an obligation to behave according to our values. In that way, we can ensure that we continue to be good stewards of the investments in us by our shareholders, customers, employees and communities, now and in the future.

TRUST

We believe collaboration and communication makes us stronger

HONESTY

We act with the moral and ethical principles that guide our lives

TRANSPARENCY

We deliver on our promises and commitments, this forms the cornerstone of our relationships

ALIGNMENT

We work everyday in alignment with our values, culture and strategic imperatives

A High Level of Technical Expertise

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Canada maintains a high level of technical expertise to conduct design, development, product improvement and full production for most calibers of conventional and training ammunition.

In its capacity as a producer of military ammunition, GD-OTS Canada acts as prime contractor; this includes procurement of components, sub-assemblies, LAP and lot acceptance testing of the ammunition. GD-OTS Canada and its ballistic testing facilities is the official Canadian National NATO Test Centre for small-caliber ammunition.

Supporting Service Members

We proudly support our employees who serve in military reserves. We also show our commitment and respect for the men and women in uniform who bravely defend and secure our freedoms. We provide funding, volunteers and special programs to support the military, veterans and their families.

COMMITMENT TO ETHICS

We pride ourselves on our responsible and ethical practices, which play an important role in the communities where we live and work. This culture of ethics is the bedrock for every employee, ensuring we act with integrity, honesty and respect for others. Our employees take this responsibility seriously and understand their essential role in preserving General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ reputation.

Environment, Health and Safety, and Quality Corporate Policy (EHSQ)

With the focus on customer satisfaction, the management team is committed to efficiently communicate the basis of our values and policy to all departments to guide each employee in performing their tasks.

We are committed to protecting the Health & Safety of all our employees, as well as the environment. All our efforts are focused on meeting or exceeding the applicable Environmental and Health & Safety standards, company policies and customer requirements that satisfy all stakeholder expectations, while continuing to manufacture high quality products.

Principles

General Dynamics Ordnance and tactical Systems-Canada prioritizes

Continuous Improvement and prevention initiatives:

By ensuring the safety of our employees, visitors, subcontractors, neighboring communities, and our
By aiming at being a leader in our industry by improving the quality of our environment by reducing waste by applying the concepts of re-use and recycling, by reducing the use of natural resources and by promoting pollution
By aiming at being an industry leader by improving our performance in safety and by reducing and eliminating injuries and occupational hazards.
By regularly reviewing how we perform, our programs and by setting measurable goals which will enable us to improve our performance in the environment and health & safety fields.

By Integrating Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality factors in our design and supply management activities as well as in the facility management and manufacturing support.
By encouraging and offering training programs to all employees so they feel personally accountable for the protection of the environment and the continuous improvement of our Health & Safety and Quality
By consulting and involving, if needed, employees and / or the workers’ representatives in the health and safety management

General Dynamics Ordnance and tactical Systems-Canada is committed to protecting its employees, the environment and the natural resources of each site. All employees, visitors, and subcontractors must respect this policy while performing their respective activities.