Maintenance Planner

A step in the right direction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Planner - West Operations at Nechako Lumber in Vanderhoof, BC & Apollo Lumber in Fort St James

About Us

Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. is an integrated wood products manufacturing company with operations throughout north-central British Columbia. Since 1962 the dedicated team at Sinclar Group has been building strong and stable businesses by encouraging leadership and innovation in our workforce, upholding the family values that framed our beginnings, and respecting the needs of the communities in which we all live and work.

Nechako Lumber Co. Ltd., a company of Sinclar Group Forest Products, has developed a global reputation for producing premium quality stud lumber. When you see the distinctive Nechako "green," you know you're working with the best.

Nechako began production in 1969, purchasing rough lumber from bush mills located around the Vanderhoof area. With the addition in 1973 of the L&M Lumber sawmill, the site focused its supply chain on the abundance of small profile timber that was available as a result of large scale clearing of agricultural land in the Vanderhoof area. In 2017, L&M Lumber was merged into Nechako Lumber Co. Ltd.

Apollo Forest Products, a part of Sinclar Group Forest Products since 1969, is a major employer in the community of Fort St. James, deriving significant benefit from a capable and committed workforce. With its strong and secure fibre basket, the Apollo mill produces 150 million board feet of premium quality stud lumber annually.

While our focus is meeting the needs of our customers, our success is driven by our people.

The Opportunity: Maintenance Planner - West Operations

As part of our Maintenance team, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for organizing and ensuring the efficiency in the maintenance department, while maximizing maintenance efforts and minimizing the impact of maintenance related downtime. The Maintenance Planner will manage the completion of work orders and provide project support to the maintenance team. This position will support these functions at both Nechako Lumber in Vanderhoof, BC and Apollo Forest Products in Fort St James, BC.

Qualifications:
Understanding of predictive and reliable maintenance
Experience in reliable maintenance is an asset
Strong mechanical aptitude and display understanding of work management processes
Comprehensive understanding of maintenance best practices and protocols
Prioritizes multiple projects and tasks, demonstrates strong problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills
Preference given to Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Maintenance Management Professional (MMP)
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build a rapport and work with integrity
Strong computer and software skills
Proven commitment to safety management and leadership

Join Our Team

The salary range for this position is: $92,841 - $116,051 per year.
- We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._

To learn more about Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. and additional current career opportunities, please visit our website at

Community

Vanderhoof
At the geographical centre of British Columbia, Vanderhoof is a welcoming and inclusive community of nearly 14,500 people within town limits and the surrounding rural area. Offering affordable housing, reasonable tax rates, great education, superior health services, access to government services and a strong retail and service sector, this is a great place to raise a family, operate a business or even retire Rich in culture, history, natural resources and recreational opportunities, Vanderhoof really is at the heart of it all

Fort St James
In a community that offers affordable housing and an idyllic lifestyle for those who enjoy the great outdoors, Fort St. James is an energetic, active and diverse community that genuinely reflects the northern way of life. The gateway to an abundance of trails, mountains and a chain of rivers and lakes that traverse 400 kilometers of central British Columbia, Fort St. James is known for opening its doors and showing its visitors and new residents the beauty of the north.

**Salary**: $92,841.00-$116,051.00 per year

**Benefits**:
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
RRSP match
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person