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: April 13, 2026

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 Senior Lead Maintenance Excellence, the Planner, Maintenance is responsible for providing detailed work plans in line with all additional asset builds and mid-life rebuilds to align with mine requirements that improve the efficiency and performance across EVR.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with a background in maintenance and project planning; someone who understands the importance of thorough scope development of a project and be experienced in the use of project planning systems, scheduling tools and techniques. Someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated and can collaborate well with multiple teams. Ability to multitask, prioritize contending demands and remain flexible and organized in a fast-paced environment is vital for success.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly experienced and diverse team, and with leading maintenance practices and state of the art technologies! You will also have the chance to collaborate with a wide range of departments, growing your knowledge base in difference areas of our organization.

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
Work with key stakeholders and OEM vendors to develop and implement Asset Delivery plans to align with short and long range mine plan requirements
Develop detailed project scopes of work, specific to each asset being purchased and or rebuilt
Working with the Asset Delivery supervisor, sites and Project Lead, prepare detailed cost estimates for each project Appropriation Requisitions
Working with the Procurement team, issue requests for proposals for each project scope
Develop and maintain a master program schedule
Ensure that project agreements are in place with all contractors supporting the Program, and that all requirements for them to work safely on site are met
Support the Project Lead in the management of Program, contributing to regular project meetings, weekly reports, and presentations
Ensure that all parts and materials are identified, ordered, and tracked, through to delivery and installation
Working with the Quality Lead, ensure that all quality activities are planned and implemented
Utilize and champion a robust process for managing scope change
Assist with monthly cost forecasting to all open projects with cost analysis to capital project accruals
Work regularly with site maintainers and all vendors to build or improve detailed work packages bringing forward continuous improvement opportunities

Requirements:

Trade certification, technical diploma, or degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in mobile maintenance and maintenance reliability in an industrial environment
Experience supervising or leading a team
Strong digital literacy and proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite®®, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
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.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

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.