Maintenance Planner, Canfor Pulp

Canfor; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Planner to enhance operational success at their Pulp Mill. This role requires a mechanical problem solver with strong leadership skills to execute maintenance programs effectively. You will lead teams, ensure safety and quality standards, and develop maintenance plans that align with production goals. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee engagement and diversity, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position that promotes professional growth, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Performance-based Incentive Plans

Recognition Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Leaves

Pension Plans

Health & Well-being Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance for multiple trades.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily and weekly preventative maintenance work.
• Coordinate planned work of crews to meet maintenance and production targets.

Skills

Mechanical Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Interprovincial Trade Qualification

Tools

Electronic Maintenance Program

Job description

The Opportunity:

Posting ID: 27976 Position Type: Regular City: Prince George, BC, Canada Location: Intercontinental Pulp

As a proven leader in the industrial maintenance field you feel as though at the core of it you are a mechanical problem solver. You’re well-versed in executing on maintenance programs and with your people leadership skills, have enabled and inspired performance excellence. If this speaks to you, this Maintenance Planner opportunity at our Canfor Pulp operations in Prince George, BC might be your calling.

This is your chance to apply your education and experience to continue on your quest to be a driver of operational success. You understand the importance of balancing production, maintenance, and your team’s needs while being accountable to safety above all else. You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business at a technically complex Pulp Mill. In addition, some of the key responsibilities in the role will be to plan and implement daily and weekly preventative maintenance work and project lists. If you’re up for a challenge, there’s really no need to look any further!

The Life of a Maintenance Planner, includes:

• Assist in developing and achieving targets in safety, quality, cost, and delivery and employee engagement
• Supervise and provide leadership in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee engagement
• Ensure the Canfor Operating System (COS) is being followed with the emphasis on abnormality response
• Ensure the preventative maintenance program is developed and followed and that cost targets are within budget.
• Coordinate the planned work of crews to ensure both maintenance and production targets are met and quality standards are adhered to
• Maintain high standards of work performance and correct behaviour as required
• Plan and implement daily and weekly preventative maintenance work lists and duties
• Plan and implement project work lists and duties
• Provide direction and support and foster a highly effective working relationship with all employees

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Substantial experience planning and scheduling maintenance for multiple trade functions
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of an electronic based maintenance program would be an asset
• Strong organizational skills with the desire to accept the challenge of working in continually changing internal and external business conditions
• An Interprovincial Trade Qualification would be considered an asset

You also have a knack for meeting short term maintenance goals along with keeping the longer range challenges in focus. Come see why we’re consistently rated amongst BC’s Best Employers and build your career with Canfor!

The salary range for this position is: $98,000.00-$122,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.