Operations and Maintenance Planner

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Reporting to the Preventative Maintenance Lead, the Operations and Maintenance Planner is a key member of the team, responsible to identify, validate, plan, estimate and schedule operation and maintenance activities related to facility related equipment, building systems, infrastructure and sites. As the Operations and Maintenance Planner, you will provide technical support and customer service to Facility Operations by developing, evaluating, planning and scheduling preventative maintenance programs, maintenance strategies, operation performance measures and energy efficient practices to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services, maximize functionality, safety of the work environment and preservation of capital investments.

In addition, you will be the subject matter expert (SME) that ensures facility operations and maintenance programs are planned and scheduled in a technically proficient and economically efficient manner. Primary duties include: Identify functional units to determine if preventative maintenance is required. Research, collect and verify functional units' technical attributes, specification, and maintenance requirements.

Research, identify and collect and apply complete regulatory requirements, safety compliance and certifications related to functional units. Design, create and validate preventative maintenance (PM) tasks and associated frequencies. Plan and allocate preventative maintenance tasks' time, trades and tools. Prioritize and schedule preventative maintenance start date, lead time and due date.

Maintain, optimize and enhance preventative maintenance schedules. Design the database and data framework to optimize maintenance practices. Design dashboard, performance indicators, maintenance goals, targets, measurement and framework. Analyze, monitor, predict, model and report operation and maintenance data for operation review, management consulting and decision making.

Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for maintenance planning and scheduling. Define, collect, upload, categorize and oversee the maintenance data in the system. Review, process and follow up on the daily requests from operations. Review Service Level Agreements, Request for Quotation (RFQ)/ Request for Proposal (RFP) and provide technical support, equipment specification, code compliance requirements and make sure they align with preventative maintenance practices and Corporate standards and policy.

Qualifications

A completed 2-year diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Environment, Computer Science, Data Analysis or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in the maintenance industry. A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and a personal vehicle for business use. Experience with Artificial Intelligence is an asset.

Strong knowledge of computer programming, building control systems, and energy management will be considered assets. Success in this position requires the individual to demonstrate strong competencies in effective communication skills, analytical thinking, efficiency and thoroughness, with a focus on results. You can adapt to a fast paced and heavy workload with constantly changing priorities.

Pre-employment Requirements Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Workstyle This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Position and Pay Information Business Unit: Facilities Union: CUPE Local 38 Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months) Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $41.49 - 55.51 per hour Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week. Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle. Location: 110 Westhills Way SW Audience: Internal/External Apply By: November 23, 2026 Job ID: 315570