Maintenance Planner

Dyno Nobel; Labrador City; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Planner to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities for various equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Your expertise will help optimize operational efficiency and minimize downtime, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the company's success. If you are passionate about maintenance planning and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation time

Health Care

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly and supportive coworkers

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize maintenance plans and schedules to minimize disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Canadian Safety Regulations

Education

Post secondary in Mechanical Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia, and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: our culture, our values, our commitment to safety, and most importantly our people. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

What You’ll Do

The maintenance planner is responsible for the effective planning, scheduling, and coordination of infrastructure maintenance associated with the plant explosive storage and handling activities for the bulk trucks, heavy mobile equipment, LT fleet and electrical, HVAC and boilers, etc. This role ensures that all maintenance work is executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with Canadian federal and provincial regulations. The Maintenance Planner plays a key role in optimizing availability, minimizing downtime, and supporting operational excellence through proactive maintenance strategies.

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling:

1. Develop, maintain and optimize preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance plans.
2. Schedule maintenance activities in coordination with operations to minimize production disruptions.
3. Ensure planning reflects equipment criticality, safety risk, and compliance requirements.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety:

Ensure maintenance activities comply with:

1. COHS Regulations
2. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR)
3. Explosives Regulations, 2013
4. Relevant CSA Standards (e.g., CSA 8620 for bulk transport tanks)
5. Provincial occupational health and safety legislation
6. Maintain records for inspections, certifications, and regulatory audits.

Work Order & CMMS Management:

1. Generate and manage work orders using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in liaison with asset owners.
2. Track work order progress, maintenance history, and equipment performance.
3. Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including root cause and failure analysis.

Materials & Inventory Coordination:

1. Identify and requisition required parts, materials, and tools for planned work.
2. Collaborate with client’s procurement and inventory teams to ensure the availability of critical spares.
3. Track usage and manage documentation for critical and spare parts.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

1. Coordinate with maintenance contractors, operations, engineering and HSE personnel.
2. Communicate equipment status, upcoming maintenance and scheduling impacts.

Reporting and Documentation:

1. Prepare reports on key performance indicators (leading and lagging).
2. Maintain accurate and auditable records for inspections, certifications, and regulatory compliance.

What We’re Looking For

1. Post secondary in Mechanical Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred, but will consider equivalent work experience.
2. 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning preferred.
3. Strong knowledge of Canadian Safety regulations.
4. Proficient in CMMS software.
5. Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
6. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 1 or 3 an asset).

What We Offer

• Paid vacation time + paid holidays
• Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
• RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.