Maintenance Planner, Ignace Sawmill

Focused on both environmental stewardship and financial success, Resolute Forest Products offers promising and fulfilling job opportunities, where motivated individuals have every chance to accelerate their careers. If you are passionate and ready to make a difference, Resolute is the company that will assure you of success.

Our Ignace location in Ontario, Canada is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Planner, Ignace Sawmill. This job is permanent, full-time.

Maintenance Planner, Ignace Sawmill

Location: Ignace, Ontario

About Us: The Ignace Sawmill, strategically situated in Ignace Ontario, benefits from direct access to raw materials, ensuring the sustainability of our operations in Northwest Ontario.

Position Overview: We are seeking a qualified Maintenance Planner for a permanent, full-time role. This position is crucial for providing technical support and coordinating daily maintenance operations. You will assist with planning, installation, maintenance, and optimization of equipment.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Generous Time Off: Start with at least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays per year.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Full range of group insurance from day one.
• Telemedicine Services: Access to telemedicine services.
• Pension Plan: Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from day one.
• Support Programs: Employee and family assistance program, education assistance program, health club reimbursement, and work travel assistance.
• Referral & Relocation Bonuses: Referral bonuses and relocation assistance to Atikokan.
• Inclusive Workplace: A respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Standards: Ensure the highest safety standards for all maintenance planning operations.
• Maintenance Coordination: Plan and coordinate maintenance activities, schedule manpower, and organize shutdowns.
• Liaison Role: Maintain communication between operations and maintenance departments.
• CMMS Utilization: Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders, purchase requisitions, backlog review, weekly schedules, PMs, and equipment database updates.
• Field Analysis: Visit job sites and analyze jobs in the field.
• Inventory Verification: Physically verify parts/store inventory and provide signed packing slips for admin receiving.
• Resource Verification: Verify the availability of parts, materials, and special tools required for execution.
• Cost Estimation: Estimate labor and material costs for each work order.
• Research & Improvement: Research new work and use feedback and history to improve job plans.
• Collaboration: Work closely with supervisors, operators, and skilled trade groups.
• Procurement: Arrange materials and services through purchasing personnel and vendors.
• Meeting Facilitation: Facilitate weekly and daily planning meetings.
• On-Call Coverage: Provide on-call coverage and supervisor relief as necessary.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualifications: Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Technologist, Trades certification, or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in a related industrial environment.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent judgment and ability to explain and influence.
• Team Player: Ability to work as part of a team, communicate with all levels of the organization, and adapt quickly to change.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, and CMMS. Solid computer skills.
• Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of sawmill and planer mill equipment and issues within the wood products industry.
• Safety Commitment: Recognized for an uncompromising approach to safety.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt, organize, and implement best business practices.
• Self-Motivated: Autonomous, motivated, and oriented towards excellence in results.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture.

Your team:

• Reporting to the Sawmill Manager, you will be part of a results-oriented team that encouraged exceeding expectations.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today!

In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Our Ignace Sawmill is located at the township of Ignace, ON. The community of Ignace is located 250km Northwest of Thunder Bay, ON and 106km east of Dryden, ON (for more information about the region, please visit http://town.ignace.on.ca/)

Resolute Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.  We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Resolute Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer.

Forest products are essential, as are each and every one of our employees and contractors. We take the necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of our employees and to safeguard the integrity of all Resolute facilities.

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Jobs where you grow
We are a global leader in the forest products industry offering a dynamic and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help develop your skills.

With a diverse range of pulp, paper, tissue and wood products sold in over 70 countries, Resolute owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in Canada and the United States.

We are a company writing a new story for itself in a rapidly changing industry. We have made important inroads to ensure long-term profitability and to be an environmental supplier of choice. In order to remain a leader in our field, we are looking for individuals who are driven and eager to learn. Come take part of our history and be part of the change!

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