Planner, Maintenance

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada’s largest open‑pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi‑autogenous grinding and flotation.

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Workplace Type: On-site

As Canada’s largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting‑edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.

Embrace Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL):
At Teck, safety is a core value, central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, fostering a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you'll contribute to sustaining this safety‑first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.

Reporting to the General Supervisor, Mine Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, the Mine Maintenance Planner is a key team member in developing, coordinating, and improving all aspects of planned work executed by the Maintenance Department.

The successful candidate brings proven experience in a heavy‑equipment mining operation, strong communication skills, and the ability to excel in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. The planner plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety, proactive action, and continuous improvement, and is highly integrated with our Mine Maintenance Execution, Reliability, Supply Chain and Mine Operations teams.

Safety

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety excellence
• Prioritize and elevate safety critical work
• Foster a culture where employees and contractors are encouraged to speak up about safety concerns and take ownership of safe work practices.
• Conduct regular worksite inspections, hazard assessments, and safe work observations.
• Review and align contractor safety programs with Teck standards.
• Develop safe work procedures for Teck and contractor operations.

Planning

• Develop job scopes and detailed job plans, including the required materials, labour, permits, engineered drawings, special equipment and tooling, etc.
• Manage the work order backlog to support effective prioritization and workflow.
• Requisition materials, tools, and services. Verify critical materials on arrival.
• Facilitate meetings to track progress, solicit input and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Develop estimates and project budgets, speak to variances against approved plans
• Create Appropriate Requests for Capital and Operating projects, including management review presentations
• Maintain document control and consistent project filing standards.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• With the Reliability team to ensure maintenance strategies are implemented as designed, and provide feedback for improvement opportunities;
• With the Execution and tradespeople team to create detailed work packages that will be catalogued as job plans in our CMMS system.
• With our Supply Chain Management team to optimize material stocking levels, and parts delivery
• Review completed work for feedback and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Lead initiatives through our formal Continuous Improvement process

Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare and speak to variances against our monthly forecast and weekly targets
• Administer collective agreements and company policies consistently.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and quality specifications, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• A journeyperson’s ticket or…