Maintenance Planner

Agropur; Quebec; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation entitlement based on years of

Flexible group insurance includingtele

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Pension plan with employer contributed

Job summary

Agropur, based in Quebec City, seeks a Maintenance Planner to coordinate scheduled maintenance, work with on-site contractors, and support health, safety, quality, and cost objectives on site.

The role requires a Diploma in a related field and 5–10 years of planning experience, plus CMMS proficiency, French/English fluency, and strong collaboration across teams. ISO/HACCP/SQF compliance is part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of maintenance planning and scheduling experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Experience in the food industry is an asset.
• Fluent in French; English required for cross-provincial collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Work Execution Management (WEM) program with maintenance teams and other departments.
• Define, develop, and implement maintenance planning and scheduling practices based on priorities and resources.
• Coordinate the work management process from request to closeout with clear cross-functional communication.
• Maintain an active plant-floor presence to gather planning information and ensure proper preparation of activities.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and dashboards; drive continuous improvement through team feedback.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, HACCP, SQF, and GMP; maintain CMMS data quality and standards.
• Oversee contractor work, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance during on-site activities.
• Support FRACAS with trend analysis and root-cause follow-up; participate in Health & Safety Committee.
• Align practices with corporate standards and contribute to competency development programs.

Skills

CMMS proficiency

Microsoft 365

French-English bilingual

Strong planning skills

Education

Industrial Maintenance Diploma

Electromechanics background

Mechanical Engineering background

Tools

Guide TI

Job description

Job Type: Regular

At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. Agropur is looking for a Maintenance Planner to join its team in Quebec City. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating the execution of scheduled maintenance activities at the plant. The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating the work of on-site contractors and contributes to achieving performance objectives related to health and safety, quality, costs, delivery, employee engagement, and the environment, within a collaborative culture. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for maintaining and improving the CMMS by integrating preventive and predictive maintenance best practices. The incumbent works closely with Maintenance Supervisors, the GOP Supervisor, electromechanics, contractors, and coordinators from other departments.

An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:

• Vacation entitlement based on recognition of years of service
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to invest in your development (career growth, etc.)
• Pension plan with employer contributions
• Salary Scale 004: $73,000 to $91,200 (Base salary will be determined according to your academic background, experience, training, and position‑related competencies.)

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of, deploy, and optimize the Work Execution Management (WEM) program in collaboration with the maintenance teams and other departments, in alignment with site and Cooperative objectives.
• Define, develop, and implement maintenance planning and scheduling practices based on operational priorities, resource availability, and timelines.
• Coordinate the work management process, from request prioritization through pre-scheduling, scheduling, and work order closeout, ensuring alignment and effective communication among all stakeholders.
• Maintain an active presence on the plant floor to gather the information required for planning, understand operational needs and constraints, and ensure maintenance activities are properly prepared.
• Monitor maintenance performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards and incorporate team feedback during work order closeout to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure planned maintenance activities comply with applicable laws, standards, regulations, and internal requirements, including ISO, HACCP, and SQF standards.
• Act as the functional owner of the CMMS and contribute to its development, data quality, and process improvements in order to:
• Analyze maintenance costs.
• Support the prioritization of asset replacements.
• Optimize maintenance programs.
• Balance preventive maintenance workloads.
• Implement, harmonize, and maintain corporate technical information standards and ensure their application, particularly regarding asset taxonomy in accordance with ISO 14224, asset criticality, maintenance plans, and work instructions.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee work performed by on-site contractors, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations, health and safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Contribute, in collaboration with the Maintenance and Reliability Manager, to the Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), including trend analysis, root cause analysis, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Actively participate in the plant’s Health and Safety Committee as the maintenance representative and contribute to the implementation of projects related to the position’s area of responsibility.
• Align internal practices and processes with the standards of the corporate AOS Maintenance and Reliability pillar and support their implementation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the governance and development of the competency management program (CSI), particularly with respect to employee onboarding and skills development.
• Provide coverage for Maintenance Supervisors during planned absences and, during these periods, oversee the coordination of the team’s activities.
• Perform any other related responsibilities involving planning, coordination, process improvement, or supervision associated with the management of maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of significant experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, ideally in a unionized environment.
• Experience in the food industry is considered an asset.
• Good understanding of industrial maintenance environments and technical knowledge of mechanics, automation, electricity, instrumentation, and controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and experience using a CMMS; knowledge of Guide TI is considered an asset.
• Excellent ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work in an environment where needs and priorities can change quickly.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
• English is required to work with colleagues in other Canadian provinces.

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results. People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).

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