Planner, Maintenance

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2025

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Superintendent, Maintenance (Water Operations), the Planner, Maintenance is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities in Water Quality Maintenance (WQM) operations to meet the Plant Availability, Reliability, and Integrity objectives in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner; thereby facilitating continuous realization of Company Annual Business Plans.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, who can collaborate with stakeholders from multidisciplinary teams. This person is adaptable and can take on unique challenges while travelling to and collaborating with different sites. The ability to find solutions, multitask, and prioritize contending demands in a fast-paced environment is vital.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

Two Annual Bonus Plans
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Retirement Package
Health Lifestyle Account

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Plan maintenance activities for water operation facilities, including process equipment, pumps, structures, facilities, HDPE and PVC Pipelines, and utilities while handling Request for Proposals, contractor and vendor quotes, and purchase order requests
Handle work order backlogs for accuracy and advance the work through the planning process
Scope pre-job requirements, including parts, labor resources, Environment Health Safety and Community work plans, permits, drawings, facilities, support equipment, special equipment, and tooling
Track contractors and trade workers completing on site work
Assist with equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance checks, maintain a maintenance forecast, focusing on key equipment and major work events, and commission and decommission equipment and their maintenance programs
Develop and monitor cost accrual, forecasting of maintenance annual budgeting
Create detailed work packages, especially for routine work, to further build those captured packages into our system
Setup new facilities and equipment into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and manage stock levels for onsite parts
Implement maintenance strategies within the CMMS as outlined by the engineering group, including preventative maintenance and condition monitoring
Support sustaining capital and major projects upon request including masters, equipment tags, and Bill of Material (BOM) creation as well as Preventative Maintenance (PM) for newly commissioned equipment
Develop weekly KPI’s as per approved metrics by EVR business improvement for the WQM site maintenance activities
Prepare weekly maintenance schedules while adapting for unplanned, break-in and opportune work on a resource loaded 2-week look ahead schedule
Facilitate priorities and progress maintenance workflow activities
Perform other activities as assigned by General Supervisor or his designate

Requirements:

Journeyperson’s ticket, or Degree or Diploma in a related engineering or technical subject area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of five years of experience working in maintenance
Strong digital literacy and experience with CMMS and the Microsoft Office
5-7 years post-graduation experience 3 of which should have been spent in facility maintenance planning, or scheduling or supervision in a heavy-duty industrial environment, Mining or Process Plant
CMRP or MMP certification will be an added advantage
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.