Maintenance Planner Lead - High River, AB

• Determine equipment shutdown requirements and assess the need for engineering changes; initiate the Management of Change (MOC) process when required
• Identify and apply existing job plans where applicable to improve efficiency and standardization
• Develop comprehensive and accurate orders
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to source, order, and stage required materials in alignment with the work schedule
• Ensure all work orders are complete, accurate, and meet planning standards before releasing for approval; update system status accordingly
• Monitor and enforce compliance with established work management processes and planning standards
• Maintain and continuously improve equipment Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring equipment attributes, specifications, and documentation are accurate and complete
• Optimize and evaluate Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs to improve reliability, effectiveness, and asset performance
• Ensure all planning activities meet safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements, including proper permit identification and documentation
• Integrate safety and environmental controls into all maintenance plans and job scopes
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in maintenance planning processes and system effectiveness
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Must be 18-year-old and above
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, bending, and working in confined or elevated spaces
• Ability to work various schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Basic computer skills (MS Office package)
• Minimum of two (2) years of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP PM
• Experience in a maintenance planning environment
• Strong English communication (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and detailed knowledge of the mechanical maintenance work
• Proficient with technical documentation including but not limited to interpreting maintenance procedures, manuals, drawings, and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a maintenance planner
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or industrial production environment
• Experience with safe work practices, such as Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.