Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Tbpulpandpaper; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper (TBPP) is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to join the maintenance planning team in Northwestern Ontario. The role focuses on developing detailed plans for preventive maintenance and shutdown projects, ensuring safety and efficiency across rotating equipment, hydraulics, piping and material handling systems.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering diploma/degree or red seal, with 2+ years in heavy manufacturing planning, and CMMS experience (D365 is an

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering diploma/degree or red seal certification.
• At least two (2) years of planning experience in a heavy manufacturing industry.
• Experience with CMMS; D365 is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and technical documents.
• Cross-functional teamwork and communication with multiple departments.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of employee safety and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance work plans to support the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Create labour, material, tooling and equipment requirements for planned maintenance work.
• Ensure maintenance planning activities comply with safety regulations, company policies and industry standards.
• Review and maintain bill of materials for assets within your assigned functional area.
• Review maintenance backlog and prioritize work based on safety, reliability and operational needs.
• Support daily maintenance activities, shutdowns and major maintenance projects through detailed planning and coordination to minimize downtime.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical engineering diploma/degree or red seal

Tools

CMMS

D365

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Job Postings | July 29, 2026 Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Reporting to the Senior Planner, this position is accountable for planning within the facility including preventative maintenance and shutdown planning. The successful candidate will work within a team of planners with each having their own area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of employee safety and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance work plans to support the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Create labour, material, tooling and equipment requirements for planned maintenance work.
• Ensure maintenance planning activities comply with safety regulations, company policies and industry standards.
• Review and maintain bill of materials for assets within your assigned functional area.
• Review maintenance backlog and prioritize work based on safety, reliability and operational needs.
• Support daily maintenance activities, shutdowns and major maintenance projects through detailed planning and coordination to minimize downtime.

Your Profile:

• Mechanical engineering diploma or degree or red seal certification.
• At least two (2) years of planning experience in a heavy manufacturing industry.
• Previous experience working with a CMMS. Experience with D365 would be an asset.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including rotating equipment, power transmission, hydraulics, piping, conveyors and material handling systems.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with multiple departments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to support team development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use MS Office and Project.
• Candidates must be able to legally work within Canada at the time of applying for the position.

Compensation:

• This is a salary position in the range of $80,000 to $90,000 depending on experience plus an annual bonus and relocation assistance.

Comprehensive medical, dental and medical benefits along with a defined benefit pension with CAAT.

Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper (TBPP) is a leading northern bleached softwood kraft and energy producer. Located on Lake Superior, the Thunder Bay mill has been a landmark company of Northwestern Ontario since 1924. In August 2023, Atlas Holdings established Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper as an independent pulp and paper operation, joining Atlas' global family of manufacturing and distribution businesses.

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work environment. We accommodate the needs of individuals under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all steps of the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources of any accessibility needs. Only selected candidates will be contacted.