Planner, Maintenance

Elk Valley Resources; Elkford; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources in British Columbia (Elk Valley) seeks a Planner, Maintenance reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor. The role develops detailed work plans aligned with maintenance strategies to improve efficiency and asset performance.

You will collaborate with a wide range of departments, manage backlogs, cost forecasts, and contribute to annual budgeting while supporting best-in-class asset management. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson's ticket or a diploma/degree in a related subject area (mining or heavy industry preferred).
• Experience in a mobile maintenance environment or similar field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with CMMS tools (SAP is a plus).
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Manage work backlogs for accuracy, considering parts, labor, permits, drawings, facilities, and tooling.
• Plan long- and short-range activities aligned with Mine Plan requirements and coordinate outages across sites.
• Collaborate with maintainers to build or improve detailed work packages.
• Maintain cost forecasts aligned with maintenance strategies and asset management goals.
• Assist with annual budgeting and cost analysis.
• Track and report KPIs, driving continuous improvement opportunities.
• Commission and decommission equipment and manage maintenance programs.
• Communicate maintenance plans with key stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Mobile maintenance

MS Office

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyperson’s ticket

Related degree or diploma

Tools

SAP

CMMS familiarity

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: November 3, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance, the Planner, Maintenance is responsible for providing detailed work plans in line with maintenance strategies and mine requirements that improve the efficiency and performance of the Maintenance Department.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. You would be self-motivated and can collaborate well with a team. The ability to multitask, prioritize contending demands and remain flexible and organized in a fast-paced environment is vital for success.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly experienced team, collaborate with a wide range of departments, and grow your knowledge base in different areas of our operation.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account
• Relocation Assistance

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Manage work backlogs for accuracy, while considering requirements related to parts, labor, permits, drawings, facilities, support equipment, special equipment, tooling, and instructions
• Responsible for short and long-range planning, integration with Mine Plan requirements, and coordination with other operating sites within the business on outage timing/logistics
• Work regularly with maintainers to build or improve detailed work packages
• Maintain an accurate cost forecast that adheres to established maintenance strategies, while supporting best-in-class asset management strategies
• Assist with annual budgeting and cost analysis
• Track and report Key Performance Indicators, bringing forward continuous improvement opportunities
• Commission and decommission equipment, and manage their maintenance programs
• Communicate maintenance plans with key stakeholders across various departments

Requirements:

• Journeyperson’s ticket, Degree, or Diploma in a related subject area, or a combination of relevant education and experience in mining or heavy industry
• Experience in a mobile maintenance environment or other relevant field
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite®, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System is an asset, particularly SAP
• Experience with electric rope shovels and/or rotary blasthole drills an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary range: 123,000 - 145,000 CAD/year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.