Maintenance Planner
- Full-time
Company Description
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Techo-Bloc!
Are you looking for a position with limitless career growth potential? Have you dreamed of working for a company recognized seven times as one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Managed Companies?
If your answer is yes, then look no further—Techo-Bloc is the next step in your career journey.
Who We Are
Techo-Bloc is a leader in producing exceptional paving stones and retaining walls. Our state-of-the-art facilities are operated by teams of talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technology to craft superior, functional, and visually stunning products.
Job Description
Are you someone who thrives on organization, problem-solving, and keeping operations running at peak performance? As a Maintenance Planner, you’ll play a critical role at the heart of our operations—driving efficiency, minimizing downtime, and ensuring our equipment and teams are always set up for success.
This is more than a planning role—it’s an opportunity to own processes, lead coordination across teams, and make a visible impact every single day.
What You’ll Be Doing
Own the Plan, Drive the Execution
- Build and manage maintenance schedules across all shifts, ensuring seamless coordination of preventive and corrective work
- Create, prioritize, and track work orders through our ERP system
- Continuously optimize our maintenance program to improve reliability and reduce downtime
Be the Connector Between Teams
- Act as the key link between maintenance, production, and planning to align operational priorities
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure work is completed efficiently and to standard
- Communicate updates, performance metrics, and priorities clearly across departments
Lead Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Define project scopes, gather quotes, and support approval processes
- Manage service contracts, vendor performance, and associated costs
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, parts availability, and overall maintenance efficiency
Keep Operations Running Smoothly
- Anticipate needs through MRP planning and forecasting to ensure critical parts are always available
- Adjust schedules in real-time to respond to breakdowns and urgent operational needs
- Support maintenance shutdown planning and provide hands-on assistance during critical projects (including winter rebuilds)
Be the Go-To Technical Resource
- Research equipment manuals, specifications, and new part alternatives
- Estimate labor and material costs for maintenance activities
- Ensure teams have the tools, parts, and technical information needed to succeed
What Makes This Role Exciting
- High Impact: Your work directly influences uptime, efficiency, and production success
- Variety: No two days are the same—balance planning, problem-solving, and hands-on support
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and experienced trades professionals
- Ownership: Take the lead on processes, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
Additional Details
- Occasional flexibility is required to support emergencies or critical maintenance activities outside regular hours
- You may step in to support parts management, inventory validation, and receiving when needed
- Other related responsibilities may be assigned as part of a dynamic and evolving environment
Qualifications
- Proven experience in maintenance planning within a manufacturing environment, including creating and managing work orders
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as D365 and Microsoft AX (highly preferred)
- Hands-on experience with purchasing processes and vendor management, including sourcing, negotiating, and coordinating services
- Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical components, with the ability to identify parts and support technical decisions
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and execution skills with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to safely operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, and other material handling equipment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization
- Proven ability to perform under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and work collaboratively toward shared goals
Additional Information
Why Join Techo-Bloc?
At Techo-Bloc, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer opportunities to grow, thrive, and succeed in a dynamic and supportive environment. Here's why you’ll love being part of our team:
Competitive Pay & Bonuses
- Starting wage: $38/hour
- End-of-year bonus: Rewarding your hard work.
Work in a Modern Facility
- Clean, bright, high-tech workspace designed for comfort and efficiency.
Perks You’ll Love
- Group insurance plan: Available after 3 months.
- Company matching RRSP: Invest in your future with our help.
- Free virtual care: Access a virtual family doctor anytime.
- Referral bonuses: Bring great people to the team and earn extra cash.
- Uniforms & swag: Look and feel great on the job.
- Employee discounts: Save on Techo-Bloc’s premium products.
Supporting Your Well-Being
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support available 24/7.
We are proactively recruiting for an upcoming vacancy within our maintenance team, giving you the opportunity to step into a well-established operation and make an immediate impact.
We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for the next steps will be contacted.
Start your journey with Techo-Bloc today and shape your future with us!