Maintenance Planner, Atikokan Sawmill

Domtar Corporation; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Planner for its Atikokan Sawmill. This full-time permanent role involves ensuring the highest safety standards, leading maintenance operations, and collaborating with production teams. You will leverage your mechanical and electrical engineering expertise to supervise repairs, manage budgets, and maintain equipment. The company offers a competitive salary, generous vacation, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion. If you are self-motivated and eager to contribute to reliability excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a beautiful, nature-surrounded community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus incentive plan

Three weeks of vacation

Group insurance from day one

Defined-contribution pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education Assistance Program

Work Travel Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Respectful and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in an industrial environment required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards for maintenance operations and supervise repairs.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance and capital work.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Electrical Engineering Technologist

Trades Certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Maintenance Planner, Atikokan Sawmill

Location: Atikokan, ON, CA, P0T 1C0

Department: Maintenance (MN00)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Atikokan, Ontario, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Planner, Atikokan Sawmill (new 2nd role). This job is full-time permanent.

Overview:

• Ensure application of highest safety standards for all maintenance operations
• Provide leadership, technical support and coaching trade personnel and peers while developing and maintaining positive employee relations
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to plan, schedule and supervise maintenance and capital work as we transition from project construction into daily operation activities
• Utilize the Maintenance & Supply Chain Best Practices in conjunction with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for processing work orders, purchase requisitions, weekly schedules, PM's, and updating the equipment database
• Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment
• Supervise repairs/projects carried out by sub-contractors and ensure quality of work and adherence to deadlines through rigorous follow-ups
• Plan and control expenditures in accordance with the operating budget of the department
• Verify the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for execution
• Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, procedures and regulations with respect to the Health and Safety of the maintenance employees and site contractors

Your profile:

• Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Technologist, Trades certification or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in related industrial environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office, MS Project and CMMS and solid computer skills
• A self-motivated individual who will work towards Reliability Excellence
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
• Knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment

Our Offer:

• Monday to Friday Work Schedule
• Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; pro-rated to start date & depending upon experience
• Full range of group insurance from day one
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from day one
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Work Travel Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance to the community of Atikokan
• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

Atikokan is a small town off the TransCanada Hwy. This community is surrounded in wilderness, lakes, and rivers, which means plentiful hiking, camping, hunting and fishing opportunities. Please visit atikokan.ca for more information.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.