Maintenance Planner

Barminco; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations and meals

Flights from hubs

RRSP program

Job summary

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. in northern British Columbia is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate and optimize equipment upkeep on a FIFO 14-on/14-off rotation.

You will design proactive work packages, manage spare parts, and schedule tasks, reporting to the Maintenance Foreman. The role requires strong adherence to safety, CMMS proficiency (Pronto preferred), and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic or Automotive Service Technician certification considered a strong asset.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and standard maintenance procedures.
• Ability to sequence tasks logically, forecast material needs, and manage backlogs.
• Possess strong computer skills and experience navigating CMMS software platforms, experience with Pronto preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment.
• High degree of professionalism, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Proven ability to follow verbal and written instructions, with good radio etiquette and strong communication skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize workload and manage backlogs to ensure deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and enforce a strong commitment to following all Mine site safety rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Create detailed step-by-step instructions, scopes of work, and safety permits for repair and preventive tasks.
• Identify, order, and kit the exact spare parts, specialized tools, and labor needed before a job starts.
• Input, track, and update equipment history, work orders, and asset data inside the CMMS.
• Communicate between operations, procurement, and maintenance teams to align repairs with production goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Radio etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic

Automotive Service Technician certification

Tools

CMMS software

Pronto

Job description

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Planner at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off (12 hour days).

Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman or designate, the Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in coordinating and optimizing equipment upkeep by designing proactive work packages, managing spare parts, and scheduling tasks.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate and enforce a strong commitment to following all Mine site safety rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Create detailed step-by-step instructions, scopes of work, and safety permits for repair and preventive tasks.
• Identify, order, and kit the exact spare parts, specialized tools, and labor needed before a job starts.
• Input, track, and update equipment history, work orders, and asset data inside the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Communicate between operations, procurement, and maintenance teams to align repairs with production goals.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic or Automotive Service Technician certification considered a strong asset.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and standard maintenance procedures.
• Ability to sequence tasks logically, forecast material needs, and manage backlogs.
• Possess strong computer skills and experience navigating CMMS software platforms, experience with Pronto preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment.
• High degree of professionalism, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Proven ability to follow verbal and written instructions, with good radio etiquette and strong communication skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize workload and manage backlogs to ensure deadlines are met.

Work Conditions

• Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation
• Frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
• Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions and a moderate-to-high noise level in the work environment.

What we offer:

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career. We are able to offer you a wage rate of $44.19 – 54.01/hr depending on experience.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs (Calgary, Vancouver, Kelowna or Smithers), camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period.

NOTE: Selected candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.

Please tell us in your application, if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation.

Please include copies of your valid Trade Certifications and all other valid tickets you may have that are relevant to the role you are applying for.

We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.