Service Planner

Finning; Elkford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Extended health, dental, and medical

Job summary

Finning is hiring two Service Planners in Elkford to coordinate maintenance for a 797 haul truck fleet. You will develop detailed work packages, schedule daily/weekly plans, and ensure parts readiness with Supply Chain.

This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a mining environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Reliability teams to optimize fleet availability, support major shutdowns, and drive

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification or technical diploma/degree in mining, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, or related field.
• Experience in mobile equipment maintenance, preferably mining.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance work packages for planned and corrective activities, including labor, tooling, materials, permits, and docs.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and rolling maintenance schedules to optimize fleet availability and production.
• Manage maintenance backlogs with proper scoping, prioritization, and execution.
• Coordinate material readiness with Supply Chain and Warehouse for parts availability.
• Support fleet readiness through planning of preventive maintenance, component replacements, and major shutdowns.
• Facilitate planning and scheduling meetings across Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability.
• Monitor KPIs such as schedule compliance, backlog, labor utilization, and fleet availability.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement to maintenance planning and reliability.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Journeyperson certification

Technical diploma

Degree

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring two Service Planners in Elkford!

At Finning, our people are the driving force behind safe, reliable, and efficient operations. As a Service Planner, you will play a critical role in the successful planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities for a 797 haul truck fleet. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Reliability teams, you will ensure maintenance work is planned effectively, resources are available, and fleet availability targets are achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized maintenance professional who enjoys balancing multiple priorities, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced mining environment.

We anticipate the base salary for this position will be between $90,000 - $95,000 yearly. Actual salary will be based on the candidate's experience. This role is also eligible for Regional Wage Allowance, Hours Adjustment and Short Term Incentive Program.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Develop detailed maintenance work packages for planned and corrective maintenance activities, including labor, tooling, materials, permits, and technical documentation requirements.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and rolling maintenance schedules that optimize fleet availability, workforce utilization, and production requirements.
• Manage maintenance backlogs by ensuring work is properly scoped, prioritized, and executed in alignment with operational risk and business needs.
• Coordinate material readiness by working closely with Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to ensure parts and components are available before scheduled work begins.
• Support fleet readiness through planning and coordination of preventative maintenance, component replacements, major shutdowns, campaigns, inspections, commissioning, and decommissioning activities.
• Facilitate planning and scheduling meetings while maintaining alignment between Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability stakeholders.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators including schedule compliance, backlog performance, labor utilization, maintenance readiness, and fleet availability.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance maintenance planning processes, execution efficiency, and equipment reliability.

What You'll Bring

• Journeyperson certification, technical diploma, degree, or a combination of education and relevant experience in mining, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience in a mobile equipment maintenance environment, preferably supporting large mining equipment fleets.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, work management, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance management processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, analyze maintenance data, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.

What Does Finning Offer?

• Comprehensive pension program with employer contributions
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching
• Employer paid extended health, dental, and medical benefits available from day 1
• This role is eligible for Finning's Short Term Incentive Program
• Competitive total rewards package designed to support your financial, physical, and personal well-being

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.