Mechanical Planner

The Mosaic Company; Colonsay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive

11 holidays per year

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

life insurance and disability

Job summary

The Mosaic Company is seeking a Surface Maintenance Planner (Mechanical) in Colonsay, Saskatchewan, to develop and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for underground mine equipment. You will liaise with warehouse and procurement to ensure parts availability and coordinate daily, weekly, and annual plans to minimize downtime and support production goals.

The role requires a Red Seal journeyperson, 5+ years in industrial maintenance, and strong communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Journeyperson (Red Seal) in a related trade or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SAP/S4HANA, and other relevant software tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven leadership ability.
• In-depth knowledge of processing equipment used in potash operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for underground mine systems and equipment.
• Coordinate shutdowns with multi-discipline tasks and material planning.
• Create, manage, and prioritize work orders using CMMS (SAP).
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and support root cause analysis.
• Promote safety and compliance through audits and safety improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to align activities with production schedules.

Job description

Company Overview

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world's leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash, two of the most essential nutrients used in agriculture. With more than 13,000 employees across six countries, we help farmers around the globe grow the food the world depends on. Our headquarters is in Lithia, Florida, with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America. At Mosaic, We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs.

Location

Onsite - Colonsay, Saskatchewan, Canada

Job Title

Surface Maintenance Planner (Mechanical)

Team Composition

• Industrial Mechanics
• Welders
• Lubrication Technicians

What You'll Do:

• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for the underground mine systems and equipment. Ensure availability of spare parts, tools, and labor for scheduled tasks. This may include sourcing, procuring and expediting materials outside of stock. Liaise with warehouse and procurement teams to align inventory with maintenance needs. Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Shutdown Coordination Plan and coordinate multi discipline tasks during planned outages or shutdowns. Develop detailed schedules, labor requirements, and material plans to ensure efficient execution.
• Work Order Management Create, manage, and prioritize work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). SAP Ensure work orders include accurate job scopes, required materials, labor estimates, and safety procedures.
• Technical Documentation Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including job histories, schematics, and equipment manuals. Support root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safety & Compliance Ensure all planned work complies with safety standards, site‑specific programs/procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations. Promote safe work practices and participate in safety audits and inspections. Participate in audits, inspections, and safety improvement activities.
• Team Collaboration Work closely with industrial mechanics, welders, lubrication technicians, supervisors, and operations teams to align maintenance activities with production schedules. Provide guidance and support to technicians during execution of complex tasks.

What You’ll Need:

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Journeyperson (Red Seal required) in a related trade or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SAP/S4HANA, and other relevant software tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven leadership ability.
• In‑depth knowledge of processing equipment used in potash operation.

What's in it for You:

• A competitive base salary + a bonus incentive
• 11 paid holidays each year
• A generous defined contribution pension plan
• Paid vacation
• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Maternity/Parental leave top‑up program

Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace and strives to achieve a representative workforce in Canada.

The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is the world's leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. At Mosaic, we act with integrity and we perform our work ethically and transparently. We believe success comes when we make smart choices about how we engage our people, the way we manage our resources and our stewardship towards the environment. We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and respectful work environment for our 13,000 employees across the globe. We hold ourselves responsible for the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and company. We are dedicated to ensuring Mosaic is a place where people are proud to work and grow. Serving customers in over 40 countries we are committed to strengthening our product portfolio by rethinking and reengineering outdated processes and focusing on digitalization. We collaborate across departments and geographies in order to streamline best practices. We foster innovation, encourage new ideas and strive to achieve excellence with a humbleness that we can always improve. And we demonstrate our commitment to good corporate citizenship by acting thoughtfully and responsibly in our operating communities - contributing our expertise, innovative spirit and financial resources.

Career Opportunities at Mosaic We are looking for bright and passionate individuals with an innovative spirit and a fresh perspective. We are seeking people knowledgeable in best‑practices, comfortable with technology and digitalization, and who are interested in accelerating and optimizing performance. We want people who are motivated by our mission and our purpose. In return, our employees are rewarded with competitive compensation and bonus plans, comprehensive health benefits, attractive retirement savings plan, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, a safety‑centered culture, meaningful career development opportunities and a growing focus on a flexible work‑life balance. Invest in your Yourself! Most importantly, as an employee at Mosaic, you can rest assured at the end of each day you’re helping the world grow the food it needs.

Are you ready to build your career with an industry global leader? Are you ready to help feed and fuel the world?