Maintenance Planner, Thunder Bay Sawmill
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be part of a results‑oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.
Our Offer
- Monday to Friday Work Schedule
- At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; pro‑rated to start date & depending upon experience
- Full range of group insurance from the first and every day of work
- Telemedicine services
- Defined‑contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
- Employee and family assistance program
- Education assistance program
- Health club reimbursement program
- Work Travel Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
- Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay
- A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion
- Competitive salary range of $75,000 – $85,000 depending on experience
Your Challenges
- Ensure application of highest Safety standards for all maintenance operations
- Provide leadership, technical support and coaching trade personnel and peers while developing and maintaining positive employee relations
- Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to plan, schedule and supervise maintenance and capital work as we transition from project construction into daily operation activities
- Utilize the Maintenance & Supply Chain Best Practices in conjunction with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for processing work orders, purchase requisitions, weekly schedules, PM's, and updating the equipment database
- Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment
- Supervise repairs/projects carried out by sub‑contractors and ensure quality of work and adherence to deadlines through rigorous follow‑ups
- Plan and control expenditures in accordance with the operating budget of the department
- Verify the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for execution
- Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, procedures and regulations with respect to the Health and Safety of the maintenance employees and site contractors
Your Profile
- Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Technologist, Trades certification or related industry experience
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of equivalent experience
- Demonstrated progression in leadership roles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills
- Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
- In‑depth knowledge of MS Office, CMMS and solid computer skills
- A self‑motivated individual who will work towards Safety & Reliability Excellence
- Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.
Maintenance Planner, Thunder Bay Sawmill
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be part of a results‑oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.
Our Offer
- Monday to Friday Work Schedule
- At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; pro‑rated to start date & depending upon experience
- Full range of group insurance from the first and every day of work
- Telemedicine services
- Defined‑contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
- Employee and family assistance program
- Education assistance program
- Health club reimbursement program
- Work Travel Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
- Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay
- A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion
- Competitive salary range of $75,000 – $85,000 depending on experience
Your Challenges
- Ensure application of highest Safety standards for all maintenance operations
- Provide leadership, technical support and coaching trade personnel and peers while developing and maintaining positive employee relations
- Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to plan, schedule and supervise maintenance and capital work as we transition from project construction into daily operation activities
- Utilize the Maintenance & Supply Chain Best Practices in conjunction with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for processing work orders, purchase requisitions, weekly schedules, PM's, and updating the equipment database
- Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment
- Supervise repairs/projects carried out by sub‑contractors and ensure quality of work and adherence to deadlines through rigorous follow‑ups
- Plan and control expenditures in accordance with the operating budget of the department
- Verify the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for execution
- Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, procedures and regulations with respect to the Health and Safety of the maintenance employees and site contractors
Your Profile
- Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Technologist, Trades certification or related industry experience
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of equivalent experience
- Demonstrated progression in leadership roles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills
- Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
- In‑depth knowledge of MS Office, CMMS and solid computer skills
- A self‑motivated individual who will work towards Safety & Reliability Excellence
- Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.