Maintenance Planner Supervisor

As a proven leader in the industrial maintenance field you feel as though at the core of it you are a mechanical problem solver . You’re well-versed in executing on maintenance programs and with your people leadership skills , have enabled and inspired performance excellence . If this speaks to you, this Maintenance Planner opportunity at our Elko sawmill in BC might be your calling. 

This is your chance to apply your education and experience to continue on your quest to be a driver of operational success . You understand the importance of balancing production, maintenance, and your team’s needs while being accountable to safety above all else . You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business at a technically complex sawmill. In addition, some of the key responsibilities in the role will be to plan and implement daily and weekly preventative maintenance work and project lists. If you’re up for a challenge, there’s really no need to look any further!

The Life of a Maintenance Planner, includes:

• Provide direction and support to reports and foster a highly effective working relationship with all employees
• Assist in developing and achieving targets in safety, quality, cost, and delivery and employee engagement
• Supervise and provide leadership in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee engagement
• Ensure the Canfor Operating System (COS) is being followed with the emphasis on abnormality response
• Ensure the preventative maintenance program is developed and followed and that cost targets are within budget
• Coordinate the planned work of crews to ensure both maintenance and production targets are met and quality standards are adhered to
• Maintain high standards of work performance and correct behaviour as required
• Plan and implement daily and weekly preventative maintenance work lists and duties
• Plan and implement project work lists and duties

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Substantial experience planning and scheduling maintenance for multiple trade functions
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of an electronic based maintenance program would be an asset
• Strong organizational skills with the desire to accept the challenge of working in continually changing internal and external business conditions
• An Interprovincial Trade Qualification would be considered an asset

You also have a knack for meeting short term maintenance goals along with keeping the longer range challenges in focus. Come see why we’re consistently rated amongst BC’s Best Employers and build your career with Canfor!

The salary range for this position is: $92,000.00-$131,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.