Maintenance Planning Specialist

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD - / hour

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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. We currently a Full Time Maintenance Planning Specialist, which is located at Burnaby Hospital.

Qualifications
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Degree in an engineering discipline or Trades Qualification as a journeyman in a relevant trade.

Experience
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At least five (5) years’ recent field experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

POSTING

NOTE:

This position is based out of BUH but travel to other sites may be required.

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top‑up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Maintenance Planning Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, functional, and efficient healthcare environment, directly impacting patient care and hospital operations.

The Maintenance Planning Specialist is responsible for the oversight of development and coordination of the day‑to‑day activities in the assigned service delivery area and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for major and minor hospital maintenance and construction projects through effective planning, project management and maintenance scheduling techniques. Leads and manages both preventative and emergency maintenance services for the designated areas.

Ensures the smooth functioning and code compliance of designated/larger facilities, including Hospital equipment and systems, by managing and directly supervising the CMMS activities of designated maintenance leadership and staff level personnel and external contractors.

The Maintenance Planning Specialist oversees the review and evaluation of maintenance work plans and monitors progress of any assigned work based on priority levels, taking into account any risks or unexpected occurrences, as required. Liaises with colleagues in the industry to share information and establish/review benchmarks to review productivity; regulatory bodies, manufacturers, and/or suppliers, as applicable. Works closely with the Regional Asset Management Office to ensure consistency of process and data across the Fraser Health region and provides input into site lifecycle planning.

1. Planning and Scheduling Maintenance Activities

• Develops and maintains the department’s CMMS, reviews and adjusts schedules as necessary according to building system maintenance requirements, budget constraints, and available resources; ensures each scheduled review is consistent with good engineering and safety practices.
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance schedules for hospital equipment, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and structural components.
• Prioritizes and assigns work orders to maintenance staff based on urgency, resource availability, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinates planned maintenance to minimize disruption to hospital operations and patient care.
• Provides expertise to help ensure the effective maintenance and operation of buildings, building systems, grounds, clinical and facilities equipment and hardware by utilizing efficient planning and scheduling and ensuring work is completed according to applicable regulations and standards (provincial regulations, infection control, lockout tagout, confined spaces, hazardous materials, etc.).
• Evaluates the compliance of work orders and preventive maintenance for technical and operational equipment, infrastructure and system risks and develops short and long‑term plans for renewal and upgrades for the designated areas.
• Coordinates the asset management for major and minor…