Maintenance Planner

About Cascades

Join Cascades, a company committed to fostering a people-first, dynamic environment where innovation thrives and excellence guides every action. Contribute to building a sustainable future as part of Mike Fletcher's team located in St Marys, Ontario.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000 plus profit sharing
• Clear career development paths that align with your professional ambitions in a collaborative, values-driven workplace directly supporting customer success
• Comprehensive benefits including wellness plan options, life insurance, and paid time off
• Financial advantages such as a retirement savings plan, profit sharing, and stock purchase plan
• Wellness programs including an employee assistance plan and lifestyle flex benefit allowance
• A respectful and supportive workplace that emphasizes collaboration and people-centered values

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Planner, you will handle key responsibilities that challenge your skills and enable you to reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed maintenance work plans accounting for labor, materials, tools, safety protocols, and necessary training
• Develop and oversee both short-term and long-term maintenance schedules coordinating with operations, engineering, and plant leadership
• Prioritize maintenance tasks—corrective, preventative, and predictive—to reduce equipment downtime
• Ensure all work orders are thoroughly scoped, planned, and ready to be executed
• Analyze equipment history and failure patterns to enhance reliability and decrease recurring issues
• Engage in root cause analysis and apply corrective measures
• Verify availability of parts, materials, and tools before scheduled maintenance activities
• Maintain up-to-date maintenance records, key performance indicators, and reporting metrics

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in maintenance planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment; familiarity with corrugated or heavy industrial sectors preferred
• Solid knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within production environments
• Competent in using MS365 and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as SOP, Maximo, or similar platforms

Commitment to Diversity

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and strives to treat all applications with fairness and equity.