Maintenance Planner (multiple opportunities)

RioTinto; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Maintenance Planner for their Kitimat facility, recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers. This permanent, full-time role involves coordinating maintenance activities, enhancing productivity, and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to teamwork, with opportunities for career advancement in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Safety-first environment

Career development and education support

Paid leave for various life events

Employee discounts

Relocation program

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety for yourself and your team.
• Experience in maintenance planning or scheduling in mining or manufacturing.
• Valid Class 7 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly maintenance activities for efficiency and reliability.
• Create practical maintenance plans with accurate resource estimates.
• Lead follow-up meetings to capture learnings and improvements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational abilities

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related technical or engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Maintenance Planner (multiple opportunities)

• Be part of a safety-driven and inclusive team
• Join Rio Tinto, recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024 for the 5th consecutive year. More info: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7168987243401965568/
• This permanent, full-time role is based in Kitimat, BC, offering a blend of small-community tranquility and outdoor adventure.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We seek a Maintenance Planner to coordinate weekly maintenance activities, ensuring efficiency and equipment reliability. Success depends on managing multiple resources, sound decision-making, and timely delivery of work plans.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for organized, curious individuals to advance their careers in maintenance, including involvement in our six-week planning process.

We are a global team of technical experts utilizing cutting-edge data and tools. As leaders in automation and smart mining, we provide industry-leading development programs and career growth opportunities aligned with your unique skills.

Reporting to the Senior Planner and working Monday to Friday, your responsibilities will include:

• Prioritizing safety in work planning and execution
• Enhancing productivity by minimizing delays and obstacles
• Creating practical maintenance plans with accurate resource estimates and materials
• Providing KPI data on maintenance performance
• Recommending system and process improvements
• Leading follow-up meetings to capture learnings and improvements
• Applying shutdown management best practices
• Scheduling and tracking the shipment of repairable and long lead-time parts

What you’ll bring

• Commitment to safety for yourself and your team
• Collaborative and caring team approach
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class 7 driver’s license

Beneficial qualifications include:

• Related technical or engineering qualification
• Experience in maintenance planning or scheduling in mining or manufacturing
• Experience with maintenance management software (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

Note: No fly-in-fly-out; domestic relocation assistance available. Join us and become part of our vibrant community.

Application deadline: June 2, 2025 (roles may be removed prior)

What we offer

Recognize your contributions and help the world progress. Salary ranges from $88,800 to $133,200 CAD, plus allowances, bonuses, benefits, and more. Compensation depends on skills and experience.

Our benefits include:

• Safety-first environment
• Career development and education support
• Paid leave for various life events
• Employee discounts
• Relocation program

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto’s BC Works in Kitimat is a leading aluminium smelter with over 65 years of operation, utilizing advanced technology and renewable energy, producing low-carbon aluminium. We value our diverse team of 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders, and First Nations. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI

Recognized as a Top Employer in Canada for multiple years, we promote inclusivity and diversity, encouraging applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, mature workers, people with disabilities, and diverse backgrounds.