Maintenance Planning Specialist

Build your career in one of Saskatchewan’s newest and most exciting industries - rare earth elements!

Rare earth elements (REEs) power technologies such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced electronics. Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is at the forefront of building the REE industry right here in Saskatchewan and we’re looking for a Maintenance Planning Specialist to be part of operating our Rare Earth Processing Facility.

The Maintenance Planning Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing the maintenance planning and work management processes required to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the rare earth processing facility. During Operational Readiness, the role applies advanced maintenance knowledge to support the evaluation, selection, implementation, and administration of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and associated maintenance software, develops maintenance planning processes, and establishes the facility's maintenance management framework .

Why SRC?

With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with 1,400 clients in 16 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.

Our employees make a difference. We hire people who are passionate about their work because we are passionate about making a positive impact in our province and beyond. We recognize the important value of work-life balance and our employees enjoy generous time off. SRC also offers many other benefits such as flexible retirement and savings options, insured benefits, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program, and an outstanding team environment.

Accountabilities

• Coordinate the evaluation, selection, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and supporting maintenance software
• Develop business requirements, evaluate software solutions, recommend the preferred maintenance software stack, and support procurement activities
• Coordinate with software vendors, implementation partners, IT, Engineering, and internal stakeholders to configure, test, and deploy the CMMS
• Serve as the facility subject matter expert for the facility CMMS, providing system administration, user support, training, troubleshooting and recommendations for ongoing system improvements
• Develop and maintain the asset hierarchy, equipment register, functional locations, preventive maintenance programs, maintenance coding standards, and equipment master data
• Develop maintenance planning standards, work management processes, and governance practices to support safe, consistent and efficient maintenance execution
• Ensure engineering documentation, equipment records, OEM manuals, spare parts information, and maintenance procedures are accurately incorporated into the CMMS
• Develop standard maintenance job plans and detailed work packages for preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification in a mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or related industrial trade, Engineering Technologist diploma, or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in industrial maintenance planning, reliability, maintenance supervision, or related maintenance roles in a heavy industrial environment
• Practical experience implementing, administering, improving, or supporting a CMMS such as SAP PM, IBM Maximo, Infor EAM, Oracle, Fiix, or equivalent
• Experience supporting greenfield projects, commissioning, operational readiness, or facility start-up is considered a strong asset
• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs, maintenance job plans, equipment hierarchies, and maintenance master data
• Demonstrated experience working with OEM documentation, engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and maintenance management software
• Experience delivering user training and supporting organizational change during system implementations is considered an asset
• Project management or maintenance planning certifications (e.g., PEMAC, SMRP, PMP) are considered assets

Skills

• Advanced working knowledge of industrial maintenance planning, work management processes, and maintenance execution requirements
• Demonstrated ability to implement, configure, administer, and improve CMMS processes and maintenance master data practices
• Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to analyze maintenance requirements and develop comprehensive work packages
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data quality and documentation standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical information, gain cooperation, and collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to supporting maintenance and operations teams
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn and support new software applications and digital tools
• Ability to train, coach, and support users with varying levels of technical expertise

The chosen candidate will also be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.

This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Deadline to apply is July 20, 2026.

To Apply: Please apply with your resume and cover letter via the careers section of our website

Please indicate on your application where you heard about the position as SRC works with several partners to support an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to engage and empower all people so they can successfully achieve their professional goals.

As SRC strives to build a representative workforce, applications are encouraged from persons of Indigenous ancestry.