Site Services Planner

Mission for this Position

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

Reporting to the maintenance Planning Superintendent, plan and schedule Power Distribution & Site Infrastructure maintenance work, internal projects, as well as working closely with other maintenance planners on supporting timely and necessary repairs on Power Distribution assets and Site Infrastructure.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide technical/operational input into maintenance procedures and systems to ensure operational readiness.
• Effective and thorough capability in the utilization of SAP computerized maintenance management system.
• Collaborate with necessary department resources to develop work scope, create accurate plans, prioritize material delivery, and schedule work based on available resources.
• Review and prioritize maintenance work requests with other team members.
• Create and update standard jobs (task lists) for frequent and repeat work.
• Create and update equipment bill of materials (assemblies) for all assets.
• Ensure accurate work order statuses as per the Baffinland Work Order Life Cycle.
• Act as principle contact and liaison between the maintenance department and operations groups
• Ensure maintenance service in a timely manner to ensure high equipment availability and performance.
• Review work requests for accuracy and clarity: clear scope of work, realistic completion date, proper lead time, correct equipment identification, proper charge number (if applicable), proper authorization, and discuss details with originator of the work order.
• Actively participate in planning and scheduling meeting with operation partners to finalize priority of work orders, optimum downtime windows, and necessary time leads.
• Continuously improve job estimates, maintenance processes, planning, and scheduling by receiving feedback from maintenance supervisors, maintenance leads, production supervisors, engineers and production planners.
• Compile, update, and distribute backlog reports and other mandated control reports and KPIs.
• Create a weekly maintenance schedule and 4-week rolling plan.
• Create and continually update maintenance programs and schedules and equipment parts lists (BOMs).
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance contractors.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.

Main Qualifications

• Red Seal Millwright Certification
• Minimum five (5) years of maintenance planning and scheduling in facility maintenance experience
• Proficient working knowledge of SAP computer maintenance management system
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Job Location

Compensation

Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:

• Relevant education and certifications
• Related training and experience
• Internal equity considerations

This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.

Eligibility & Hiring Consideration

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.

Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.