Maintenance Planner

BC Ferries; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine transportation company is seeking a Maintenance Planner to establish and maintain a preventative and diagnostic maintenance program. The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal Trade or Engineering Qualification and at least 2 years of experience in planning/scheduling related to maintenance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This position is located in Nanaimo, with a deadline for applications on August 12, 2025.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in planning/scheduling for maintenance and/or construction.
• Valid BC Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan work requests and estimate scope, costs, and resources.
• Maintain preventative maintenance and job plan records.
• Consult with departments on work requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong interpretation skills

Planning and organizing

Self-motivation

Education

Red Seal Trade or Engineering Qualification

Maintenance Management Professional Certification

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Job description

Job Description

MAINTENANCE PLANNER – TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

Nanaimo Maintenance

Regular

The Opportunity

We are looking for an effective communicator with strong interpretation skills and an ability to consistently meet deadlines. Reporting to the Regional Manager of Terminal Maintenance, you will establish and maintain a preventative and diagnostic maintenance program through planning and organizing high-quality maintenance services.

The Role

As Maintenance Planner, your duties include:

• Planning work requests; estimating scope, costs, materials, and resources; obtaining quotes; completing repair or corrective work orders and bills of materials; confirming availability and cost of parts and materials before releasing work orders; developing work instructions, material lists, tools, and equipment requirements.
• Creating purchase requisitions and stock reservations for planned work; assisting in the final readiness of kitting and staging of job material requirements.
• Maintaining preventative maintenance and job plan records, including reviewing work order records and making recommendations.
• Ensuring the database is accurately updated by managing asset/location hierarchy, equipment identification, and naming conventions; maintaining parts lists; managing service request and work order processes adhering to defined workflow practices.
• Consulting with other departments; communicating work requirements; monitoring the status of ongoing jobs; prioritizing planning and scheduling activities; offering recommendations for improvement; ensuring asset reliability and performance.
• Providing orientation, guidance, and informal training to other employees.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team

You have a Red Seal Trade or Engineering Qualification with experience directly related to the planning function of the department OR a Maintenance Management Professional Certification. Additionally, you bring at least 2 years of recent experience in planning/scheduling related to maintenance and/or construction environments OR at least 2 years of recent experience working in a Computerized Maintenance Management System or equivalent. You possess a high level of self-motivation and can work effectively under pressure both independently and within a team.

A valid BC Driver's License with a clean driving record is required. Travel may be necessary.

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by August 12, 2025.