Maintenance Planner

Company OverviewDexterra Group has been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The group of companies that began independently now form Dexterra Group and have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in society and helping clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate confidently and successfully.Job DescriptionBased in Eastern Canada, reporting to the Manager, Site Services, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating and scheduling maintenance activities for all facets of Horizon North camps, facilities, and field assets. The role enhances the productivity and work quality of the site services team through effective planning, coordination and scheduling of resources including personnel, material, equipment and contractor services. The Maintenance Planner provides quality site maintenance plans to allow for efficient scheduling and execution of on‑site maintenance work in accordance with Horizon North’s expectations and goals. The position interfaces with clients, maintenance and hospitality management, Horizon North purchasing team and third‑party vendors. The regular shift is Monday to Friday, 8‑hour workdays. This position is safety‑sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fit‑to‑work testing as a condition of employment.ResponsibilitiesFacilitate and administer all day‑to‑day maintenance planning activities, including receiving work requests from client departments and determining who should perform the work: Horizon North personnel or contractor.Assign priority to work orders by gathering input from key stakeholders to create maintenance schedules.Coordinate labour resources, equipment, parts and materials to support the maintenance function in breakdown, preventative, predictive and condition‑based maintenance.Advise management of the status of work in progress and any potential operational problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.Coordinate and collaborate with Area Maintenance Superintendents, Camp Managers and maintenance personnel to determine the appropriate level of preventive maintenance required.Identify assets for preventive maintenance based on location and other planning attributes in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Create work orders, determine schedule/due date for required work and ensure they are properly closed and up to date.Analyze completed preventive maintenance result data to refine asset inspection plan for the following year.Perform cost analysis on preventive maintenance activities to support the budgeting process.Provide solutions to planned scheduling conflicts immediately and ensure scheduling deadlines are met.Work with Area Maintenance Superintendents and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes with scheduling.Work to stabilize the schedule to promote company operations efficiency and effective operations.Ensure that all tasks are continuously improved by incorporating feedback from work execution processes.Identify and implement planning system and process improvements.Utilize the CMMS and produce standard reports on maintenance key performance indicators as required.Assist Area Maintenance Superintendents with acquiring third‑party quotes, preparing estimates and collecting/submitting billing information.QualificationsPost‑secondary diploma or degree, a Journeyman tradesperson or a combination of relevant work experience.Industry knowledge and familiarity with camp facilities and equipment.Excellent working knowledge in using at least one of the CMMS systems (e.g., Maintenance Connection, Maximo) and database applications is an asset.Proficient with MS Office programs.Ability to lead meetings.Sound planning, prioritization and execution skills.Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.Must possess a valid driver’s license and be flexible to travel.Additional InformationDexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability‑related accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request.Senioriy Level: AssociateEmployment Type: Full‑timeJob Function: OtherIndustries: Facilities Services #J-18808-Ljbffr