Maintenance Planner

Dexterra; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Maintenance Planner to enhance the productivity and quality of site services. This role requires planning and scheduling maintenance activities while coordinating with various teams including management and vendors. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant diploma, journeyman certification, and familiarity with CMMS systems. Located in Northwestern Ontario, this position requires a valid driver's license and occasional travel, offering a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree, a Journeyman tradesperson or relevant work experience.
• Industry knowledge of camp facilities and equipment.
• Excellent working knowledge of CMMS systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities for Horizon North camps.
• Assign priority to work orders and create maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate labor resources and parts to support maintenance function.

Skills

Knowledge of CMMS systems

Proficient in MS Office

Planning and prioritization skills

Problem resolution skills

Ability to lead meetings

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Journeyman tradesperson certification

Job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

Based in Eastern Canada, reporting to the Manager, Site Services, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for the planning, coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities for all facets of Horizon North camps, facilities, and field assets. The role of the maintenance Planner is to enhance the productivity and work quality of the site services team by effective planning, coordination and scheduling of resources including personnel, material, equipment, and contractor services. This role provides quality site maintenance plans with necessary information to allow for the efficient scheduling and execution of on‑site maintenance work in accordance with expectations and goals of Horizon North. This position will interface with clients, maintenance and hospitality management, Horizon North purchasing team, and third‑party vendors. The regular shift for this position is Monday to Friday 8‑hour workdays.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE:

• Facilitate and administer all day‑to‑day maintenance planning activities including receiving work requests from client departments and determining who should perform the work: Horizon North personnel or contractor.
• Assign priority to work orders by gathering input from key stakeholders to create maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate labour resources, equipment, parts and materials to support the maintenance function in the areas of breakdown, preventative, predictive and condition‑based maintenance.
• Advise management of the status of work in progress and any potential operational problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Area Maintenance Superintendents, Camp Managers and maintenance personnel to determine the appropriate level of preventive maintenance required.
• Identify assets for preventive maintenance based on location and other planning attributes in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Create work orders and determine schedule/due date for required work and ensure they are properly closed and up to date.
• Analyze completed preventative maintenance result data to refine asset inspection plan for following year.
• Perform cost analysis on preventative maintenance activities to support budgeting process.
• Provide solutions to planned scheduling conflicts immediately and ensure scheduling deadlines are met.
• Work with Area Maintenance Superintendents and all other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes with scheduling.
• Work to stabilize the schedule to promote company operations efficiency and effective operations.
• Ensure that all tasks are continuously improved by incorporating feedback from work execution processes.
• Identify and implement planning system and process improvements.
• Utilize the CMMS and produce standard reports on maintenance key performance indicators as required.
• Assist Area Maintenance Superintendents with acquiring third party quotes, preparing estimates and collecting/submitting billing information.

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree, a Journeyman tradesperson or a combination of relevant work experience.
• Industry knowledge and familiarity with camp facilities and equipment.
• Excellent working knowledge in using at least one of the CMMS systems (i.e., Maintenance Connection, or Maximo) and database applications is an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office programs.
• Ability to lead meetings.
• Sound planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be flexible to travel.

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability‑related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.