Company Description:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary:

Position: Planner/Scheduler

Type: Full Time

Location: CNUL Albian

Schedule: 7 on / 7 off Rotation (Compressed Work Schedule) - 12hr Days

Compensation Details:

• Competitive market rates
• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits when eligibility requirements for continuous service are met
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives:

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition Annual
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
• Overtime available but not guaranteed
• Accommodations provided Available dependent upon role/site
• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub Available dependent upon role and work location

Role Summary:

The Planner/Scheduler will be responsible for facilitating maintenance planning processes and plans for Bouchier, ensuring the needs of all sites are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. This position will report to the Site Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an asset management database to plan predictive and preventative maintenance activities efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and document a Bill of Materials per job, per asset, to accurately capture the components required.
• Develop and document time estimates for work orders and jobs to optimize resource allocation.
• Develop and document a complete scope of work per job, per asset.
• Work with Supply Chain personnel to ensure the required parts are ordered, kitted, and staged as per planned completion date.
• Prepare work plans for daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance to ensure goals are achievable within the maintenance schedule.
• Evaluate maintenance system and recommend alternative procedures if needed.

• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance work packages reflective of areaand regulatory standards, as well as operational requirements.
• Havea basictechnical and mechanical background.

• Allocate appropriate resources, parts, finances, costs, and reliability information for each project.
• Effectively create a 3-week Maintenance schedule for all sites.
• Create weekly schedule compliance reports.

Education & Experience:

• Maintenance Asset Planning Certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years experienceof Planning.
• Ability to access all Client Sites in the Oilsands Regionis required.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License is required.
• CSTS and OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation before December 31, 2018) or CSO (Common Safety Orientation after January 1, 2019).
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and use of Macros.
• Experience in Maximo is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Understanding of planning and scheduling concepts.
• Collaborative communication style.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the performance of work as assigned.
• Organizational skills: ability to meet deadlines, self-starter, and a quick learner.
• Ability to handle a large workload volume.
• Ability to identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
• Able to coordinate work assignments with other workers, divisions, or departments.
• All applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

If you are looking for tips on how to prepare; Check out the following blog on Bouchier Intranet, Inside Circles:

https://insidecircles.bouchier.ca/Interact/Pages/Content/Document.aspx?id=4802

Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.