Junior Planner (3080)

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 and administrative office in Fort McMurray, 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:

Type:               Full time 

Position:          Junior Planner

Location:         CNUL Albian HVAC

Schedule:        7 days on / 7 days off

Compensation Details:

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date


• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of consecutive employment with Bouchier


• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching– eligible after 3 months of consecutive employment with Bouchier


• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
  

Other Incentives:

• Progression and development opportunities


• Safety Recognition
  


• Company support for recertification of required tickets


• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag


• Overtime available but not guaranteed


• Accommodations provided 


• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub

Role Summary:  

The HVAC Junior Planner provides essential administrative and planning support to ensure maintenance activities are executed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. Reporting to the HVAC Senior Planner, this role is heavily focused on organizing, tracking, and coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, while supporting technicians and supervisors with day-to-day planning and administrative needs. The Junior Planner plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting work order management, and ensuring resources, materials, and schedules are in place to keep operations running smoothly.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Review, prepare, and process timesheets, preventative (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) work orders, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and timely submission.


• Assist with scheduling, rescheduling, and follow-up of PMs and CMs, maintaining accurate records in the planning system.


• Scan, file, and maintain records for all maintenance documentation, ensuring proper tracking and accessibility.


• Order and track required materials, tools, and equipment (e.g., filters, belts, lifts, scaffolding), and maintain inventory and equipment lists.


• Assist in preparing, attaching, and distributing job plans, equipment lists, and supporting materials for technicians.


• When supervision is in the field, will assist techs with tool crib and filter tent access.


• Prepare monthly backlog reports, PM trackers, and usage reports for review by Senior Planner.


• Provide administrative assistance with training records, coverall organization, and other operational needs.


• Maintain and update master equipment lists, parts inventories, and tool tracking systems.


• Work with vendors, supervision, and the warehouse to process requisitions, reserve stock, and manage replenishment needs.

Education & Experience:

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and use of Macros.


• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.


• Understanding of planning and scheduling concepts as they relate to HVAC equipment.


• 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.


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability to handle a large workload volume.


• Able to coordinate work assignments with other workers, divisions or departments.


• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.


• CSO (Common Safety Orientation) 


• WHMIS


• 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.