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Maintenance Planner

  • BC, Canada
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Maintenance Planner, Chase, British Columbia

As a Maintenance Planner at

Interfor, you’ll join a dynamic team where you’ll play a key part in keeping

mill operations running smoothly and efficiently. As a Maintenance Planner,

you’ll coordinate, schedule, and optimize maintenance activities, working

closely with skilled tradespeople and leadership. This role offers the chance

to make a tangible impact on productivity, safety, and team success. If you

thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy problem-solving,

this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

What We Offer

Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and
qualifications, with an expected range of $105,000 – $120,000 (CAD) per
year. We’re committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow,
and thrive. In addition to base pay, you’ll enjoy:

  • Short-Term Incentive Bonus
  • 3 weeks vacation to start
  • RRSP matching
  • Employee Share Purchase Program matching
  • Employer-paid medical and dental
    coverage

What You’ll Do

  • Planning & Scheduling: Oversee and coordinate all maintenance activities, ensuring efficient workflows and minimal operational interruptions.
  • Systems Management: Manage CMMS/EAM systems, maintain accurate records, and implement best practices for maintenance processes.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and support tradespeople, fostering productivity, safety, and effective communication across teams.
  • Resource Coordination: Organize tools, materials, and contractors; develop job scopes, estimates, and schedules to meet operational needs.
  • Continuous Improvement: Analyze data, monitor performance, and drive improvements in maintenance efficiency, cost savings, and compliance.

What You’ll Offer

  • Leadership & Teamwork: Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide teams and communicate effectively.
  • Results Orientation: Maintain a detail-focused, results-driven approach, thriving under pressure and managing multiple priorities.
  • Analytical Skills: Apply analytical, tactical, and strategic thinking to solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
  • Technical Proficiency: Bring mechanical aptitude, knowledge of maintenance practices, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS/EAM systems.
  • Qualifications & Experience: Hold a post-secondary technical degree or trade certification, with 3–5 years of relevant maintenance planning experience and understanding of preventative/predictive maintenance processes.

Who We Are

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We
believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating
sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com. #startheregofar

Chase The

Shuswap and North Thompson region, offers stunning landscapes and endless

outdoor recreation - hiking, skiing, fishing, and mountain biking. The

surrounding communities where our staff live include Kamloops, Barriere,

Sorrento, Blind Bay, Chase, and Scotch Creek, are vibrant and close-knit,

making it a perfect blend of adventure and community.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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Responsibilities

The Maintenance Planner at Interfor will schedule and coordinate all maintenance work so the mill runs with minimal stoppages. The role also leads tradespeople, keeps maintenance records and looks for ways to improve efficiency and cost.

Requirements

Candidates need 3 to 5 years of maintenance planning experience, a post-secondary technical degree or trade certification, and an understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance. Strong leadership, organizational and Microsoft Office skills are required, along with CMMS/EAM experience.

Skills

  • CMMS
  • EAM
  • Microsoft Office
  • Maintenance planning
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Resource coordination
  • Job scoping and estimating
  • Contractor coordination
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Continuous improvement
  • Compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Organization

Benefits

  • Short-term incentive bonus
  • 3 weeks vacation to start
  • RRSP matching
  • Employee share purchase program matching
  • Employer-paid medical and dental coverage

Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Maintenance Planner
  • maintenance planning
  • maintenance scheduling
  • CMMS
  • EAM
  • preventive maintenance
  • predictive maintenance
  • mill maintenance
  • pulp and paper
  • sawmill
  • forestry
  • Microsoft Office
  • continuous improvement
  • team leadership
  • Chase BC
  • industrial maintenance
  • reliability
  • work orders

Seniority

Mid level

Perks

  • Generous paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Performance bonus
  • Stock or equity

Tools

  • CMMS
  • EAM
  • Microsoft Office

Languages

  • English

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