Maintenance Planner

BioTalent Canada; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bio-science company in Windsor, NS, is seeking a Maintenance Planner to enhance maintenance operations. The role involves optimizing equipment reliability, managing technical documentation, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in maintenance with minimum 5 years of experience and relevant education. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Healthcare and personal health spending account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant maintenance or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience interpreting and working with technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the CMMS database with accurate equipment information.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance tasks effectively.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of work history and training records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of CMMS systems

Project planning

Resource management

Education

Post-secondary education in a related engineering field

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

A Little About Us:

At BIOVECTRA, we are passionate about improving patient care by manufacturing better therapeutics. As a contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO), we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide, with a dedication to innovation, safety, and operational excellence. Our team combines a global reach with a strong sense of community, fostering a workplace built on teamwork, respect, professionalism, and quality. We embrace diversity and strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner to support and enhance our maintenance operations through efficient planning, documentation, and collaboration. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the identification, organization, and maintenance of equipment data within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This role ensures technical documentation and equipment records are accurate, up to date, and readily accessible to support maintenance, calibration, and operational efficiency. The Maintenance Planner works cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality Control, and Operations to optimize equipment reliability and support production goals.

This is a permanent full-time position located in Windsor, NS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continuously improve the CMMS database, ensuring accurate and current equipment information.
• Collect and validate equipment field data to ensure as found conditions match documentation and CMMS records.
• Promote a Safety First culture by incorporating safety documentation (JSAs, LOTO, Confined Space permits) into CMMS workflows.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance tasks and planned shutdowns with Production Planning and Operations.
• Develop, update, and assist in managing maintenance procedures, work instructions, and QA documentation within Unipoint and CMMS.
• Assist in Building and managing equipment files, spare parts lists, and bills of materials.
• Order parts and materials required for maintenance work.
• Provide technical support to the maintenance team and facilitate backlog meetings to optimize scheduling.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of work history, training records, and maintenance activities.
• Support health and safety initiatives by adhering to BIOVECTRA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet departmental and organizational needs.

Enough about us. Let’s Talk About You!

What You Bring to the Role:

Education:

• Post-secondary education in a related engineering field, or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant maintenance or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial mechanical and electrical systems would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and equipment documentation would be an asset.
• Experience interpreting and working with technical drawings.
• Proven organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Knowledge of project planning and resource management.

Why Join BIOVECTRA?

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefits package including a healthcare and personal health spending account. You will have opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

If you are a motivated maintenance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.