Maintenance Planner

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Fort McMurray is seeking a Maintenance Planner to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency. The role involves detailed maintenance planning, adherence to safety standards, and effective scheduling. Ideal candidates will have a relevant trade certification, extensive experience, and strong communication skills. The position requires a valid Class 5 Operator's License and offers the chance to contribute to sustainable practices in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified journeyperson with 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Maintenance planning experience in electrical/instrumentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maximize resource productivity and prepare job plans.
• Identify health and safety requirements related to the work plan.
• Develop maintenance schedules and manuals.

Skills

Knowledge of process equipment and control systems

Understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling

Mechanical, electrical or facility maintenance skills

Positive working relations across units

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certified journeyperson in Electrical, Instrumentation, Refrigeration, or Gasfitter

Maintenance planning certificate (MMP, AMP, APM, MPS)

Tools

SAP or similar computerized maintenance management systems

Materials management systems

Job description

About The Department

Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you’re operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

General Description

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for detailed maintenance planning and for ensuring equipment capability and reliability to operations through the efficient application of the maintenance service program. The Planner considers cost estimating and control functions to maximize equipment availability and useful life while achieving budgeted targets in a safe, cost‑effective, and timely manner. Poor judgement or errors may negatively impact municipal operations, corporate image, and strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Maximize resource productivity by identifying required parts, materials, special tools, external services, rentals, and documentation.
• Prepare job plans with planned cost, including scheduling parts, materials, special tools, external services, and documentation.
• Prepare weekly work schedules, adjusting as required for unplanned occurrences, for the assigned maintenance area.
• Identify health and safety requirements as they pertain to the developed work plan.
• Develop and create maintenance schedules and maintenance manuals for equipment and assets.
• Provide reports, data, expert analysis, and advise on equipment and asset management performance.
• Participate in and perform failure analysis for unexpected equipment failures.
• Prepare job plans that include logical sequencing of associated tasks, taking into account multi‑trade alignment.
• Complete site assessments in the field to plan proposed work.
• Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders to provide clarity surrounding equipment/facility downtime.
• Maintain bills of materials for all equipment.
• Maintain and continuously improve job plans and task lists.
• Support the content, updating, and maintenance of the computerized maintenance management system.
• Ensure tasks are completed within applicable regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Identify upcoming work and provide input into budget preparation and projections as required.
• Order and track parts and materials.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Detailed and thorough knowledge of process equipment and control systems in an institutional or commercial setting.
• Solid understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling concepts.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, performance measures, and scheduling tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, or process/facility maintenance acumen.
• Motivated, self‑starter who can work well independently or within a team environment.
• Proven record of developing positive working relations across various business units and with external vendors and contractors.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), computerized maintenance management systems (preferably SAP or similar), and materials management systems.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable organizational policies and procedures, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Clear and efficient communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable ability with general mathematics and numeracy.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to schedule work effectively to meet service demands.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy despite frequent interruptions or distractions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Certified journeyperson in the trade of Electrical, Instrumentation, Refrigeration, or Air Conditioning Mechanic/Gasfitter, combined with a minimum of five (5) years of journeyperson experience and an additional two (2) years of related electrical/instrumentation maintenance planning experience.
• A maintenance planning certificate such as MMP (Maintenance Management Professional), AMP (Asset Management Professional), APM (Asset Planning and Management), or MPS (Maintenance Planning Specialist) is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance for employees working with Water Treatment Facilities.
• Ability to acquire and maintain an RCMP enhanced reliability security clearance for employees working within RCMP facilities.
• Valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License required, as the incumbent will regularly operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use.
• Willingness to work outside in all conditions.
• Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in RMWB’s health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, and must immediately report any concerns, near‑misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To Apply

Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca. Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.