Maintenance Planner Job Lunenburg area,Nova Scotia Canada,Maintenance/Cleaning

Essential Duties and responsibilities

Manage the work flow process to ensure all requested work is inputted correctly into the CMMS. Ensure all information needed for the work to be planned effectively is correct. Input the work order to the current CMMS with the appropriate skill assignment, cost center and clear instructions or intent of work order.

Track maintenance activities and communicate effectively to all stakeholders on the status of the requested work.

Work closely with maintenance technicians to ensure work is completed on time and in full.

Collaborate with Spare Parts Coordinator (s) to develop, implement and optimize kitting process.

Optimize maintenance plans and schedules for predictive, preventive, routine, scheduled and emergency maintenance work.

Be a key player in the team to develop meaningful detailed PM's.

Ensure all plant assets are in the CMMS with all necessary PMs in place. Set up any new equipment PMs into the CMMS

Train maintenance staff to effectively utilize the CMMS. Track Maintenance KPIs

Adheres to company policies, procedures, GMPs, SOPs, company safety policies.

Actively encourages coworkers to work safely.

Assist in the development of equipment BOM’s.

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Secondary School diploma

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial maintenance field.

Thorough technical knowledge in the field of industrial maintenance, including relevant regulations, standards and codes.

Thorough understanding of engineering principles and maintenance practices.

Strong communication skills, specifically reading, writing and speaking English.

Demonstrated ability to lift 20 Lbs on a regular basis.

Experience with technology, specifically CMMS systems and MS Office are required.

Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented coupled with the ability to successfully multi-task.

Previous experience in maintenance planning and/or maintenance scheduling

Understands schedule compliance, the necessity of work order completion and cost impacts

Highly adaptable, can professionally navigate changing priorities and requirements.

Objective judgment and fact-based decision making approach.

Flexibility to work all shifts, weekends and holidays is required.

Team oriented, collaborates closely with the Maintenance and production teams, communicates promptly to ensure a positive team result

Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

Competitive Salary

Heath, dental & vision coverage

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Supplemental Parental Leaves

Disability Support

Volunteer hours

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Safety focused work environment

About High Liner Foods

Founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
, High Liner Foods has grown from a small salt fish company into a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood
. Our trusted brands — including High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine,

C.Wirthy & Co, Mrs. Paul’s, Van de Kamp’s, and Icelandic Seafood — are enjoyed by families, restaurants, and institutions across Canada and the United States.

Guided by our purpose of Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life
, we combine over a century of expertise with innovation, consumer insight, and responsible practices to deliver high-quality seafood people can trust.

At High Liner Foods, we are a people-first organization
. We invest in our employees through development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and a culture where safety, well-being, and growth are priorities. Whether in our offices, plants, or distribution teams, our people work together to deliver excellence and drive the future of seafood.

Our Values

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