Contract Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Job Description

Rotation Details:
• Travel days: Coordinated through designated flight or bus hubs depending on site assignment
• Core workdays: Defined by operational shift rotation schedule
• Night shift details: May be required depending on assigned rotation and site needs

Assignment Details:
• Work Type: Fly-In/Fly-Out or bus-in camp-based assignment depending on site
• Accommodation: Full-service camp facilities provided at all locations
• Transportation: Provided from designated hubs (Calgary, Edmonton, La Corey, Lac La Biche depending on site)
• Deviation Clause: Assignment location and rotation may vary based on operational demand across oil sands sites

Position Summary
Responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities by developing detailed work plans that align maintenance, operations, and contractor resources. Ensures work is executed efficiently, safely, and in a cost-effective manner through structured planning and coordination.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed work order job plans to support maintenance execution
• Receive and review work notifications, prioritize tasks, and select work based on urgency and schedule requirements
• Develop complete work packages including materials, labour, tools, external services, and cost estimates
• Coordinate required trades, materials, and equipment to support effective job execution
• Support adherence to the work order lifecycle process
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to align planning activities
• Support planning for shutdowns, turnarounds, and outage events
• Track and support performance against KPIs such as backlog, readiness, capacity utilization, and maintenance costs
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, workflows, and standard practices
• Apply knowledge of safe work practices and planning requirements in all activities

Accountabilities
• Accountable for accuracy and completeness of maintenance plans and work packages
• Accountable for aligning planning activities with operational priorities and schedules
• Responsible for ensuring planned work supports safe execution and efficient resource utilization
• Required to follow all site processes, safety procedures, and Cenovus standards

Qualifications

Must-Have:
• Extensive experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety standards
• Legal authorization to work in Canada

Assets:
• Experience with Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Experience with turnaround and asset management processes
• Experience using SAP

Skills & Competencies
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under changing conditions
• Effective coordination and communication across multiple functional groups
• Strong understanding of maintenance workflows and lifecycle processes
• Analytical approach to resource planning and cost optimization
• Attention to detail in developing work packages and documentation

Safety & Compliance
• Required to follow all site safety procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Applies critical safe work practices in all planning activities
• Ensures all work plans incorporate appropriate safety controls and hazard mitigation measures
• Supports a culture of safety by aligning planning activities with safe execution standards
• Complies with Cenovus operational standards and procedures at all assigned locations

Qualifications

Education/Certifications