Maintenance, Planner

XPS Materials Group; Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley); On-site; CAD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) in British Columbia is hiring a Planner, Maintenance for Water Quality Maintenance. You will plan and schedule maintenance activities to meet plant availability, reliability, and integrity goals, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and site personnel.

The role requires strong communication, adaptability across sites, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Travel to different sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson ticket or related engineering/technical degree.
• 5–7 years post-graduation experience in facility maintenance planning or scheduling.
• Experience in heavy-industrial environments (mining or process plants).

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Manage work order backlog for accuracy and prioritization for water operations facilities including motors, pumps, piping, instrumentation.
• Maintain an accurate work forecast in line with maintenance strategies.
• Prepare a weekly maintenance schedule while adapting for unplanned or opportunistic work.
• Collaborate with trades to create detailed job plans to improve efficiency and quality.
• Work with asset management and reliability groups to improve maintenance strategies and CMMS changes (SAP).
• Submit a monthly maintenance cost forecast and contribute to annual budgets.
• Manage spare parts stock levels per criticality.
• Assist with equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance checks.
• Support sustaining capital and major projects; report weekly KPIs.
• Provide backup to Maintenance Supervisor as required.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Journeyperson ticket or related engineering/technical degree

Tools

SAP

Sigga

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples. EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to theSuperintendent, Maintenance (Water Operations),thePlanner, Maintenance isresponsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities in Water Quality Maintenance (WQM) operations to meet the Plant Availability, Reliability, and Integrity objectives in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner; thereby facilitating continuous realization of Company Annual Business Plans.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, who can collaborate with stakeholders from multidisciplinary teams. This person is adaptable and can take on unique challenges while travelling to and collaborating with different sites. The ability to find solutions, multitask, and prioritize contending demands in a fast-paced environment is vital.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdooradventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-backatmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working acompressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work lifebalance is all about!

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account
• Relocation Assistance

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Manage work order backlog for accuracy and prioritization for water operations facilities which includes process equipment such as motors, pumps, piping, instrumentation, etc. This includes scoping job requirements such as parts, labour resources, permits, drawings, and support equipment
• Maintain an accurate work forecast in adherence to established maintenance strategies
• Prepare a weekly maintenance schedule while adapting for unplanned, break-in and opportune work
• Work directly with the trades to create detailed job plans to improve efficiency and quality of work
• Collaborate with the asset management and reliability group to improve maintenance strategies and implement changes within the CMMS (SAP)
• Submit a monthly maintenance cost forecast and contribute to annual budget activities
• Manage stock levels for spare parts as per criticality
• Assist with equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance checks where necessary
• Support sustaining capital and major projects upon request
• Report weekly KPI's as per approved metrics by EVR business improvement
• Provide backup to the Maintenance Supervisor where required
• Perform other activities as assigned by Superintendent or designate

Requirements:

• Journeyperson's ticket, or Degree or Diploma in a related engineering or technical subject area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-7 years post-graduation experience 3 of which should have been spent in facility maintenance planning, or scheduling or supervision in a heavy-duty industrial environment, Mining or Process Plant
• Strong digital literacy and experience with CMMS (SAP/Sigga) and Microsoft Office
• CMRP or MMP certification will be an added advantage
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent

Salary range: 123,000 - 145,000 CAD/Year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR's Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.