Area Planner/Scheduler - Campbell River, BC

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Area Planner/Scheduler - Campbell River

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Campbell River Ironwood

Employment type: Permanent Region: Vancouver Island

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Resident

Hourly Rate: $ 61.53

What you'll do

The duties of the role per the IBEW Collective Agreement are as follows:

• Responsible for work planning and scheduling for a designated Stations coverage area

• Develops work plans, schedules and procedures for the crews as well as arranges for materials, tools, services and

equipment

• They work with the appropriate departments and positions to determine planning requirements, including crew

availability/expertise, safety, environmental, and other business considerations

• They are a subject matter expert in the use of outage scheduling tools and plant operation software

• They perform scenario analysis to determine the optimal time, resource and outage combinations to perform work

• They may be authorized and assigned the duties to create, adjust, and cancel outages in the Outage Management

Systems

What you bring

• Journey level trades qualification as either an Electrician (including a Generation Plant Operator with electrical

qualification), a Mechanic (with a machinist or millwright trades qualification); a General Tradesperson 1 with electrical

experience in Generation/Transmission stations and who can demonstrate electrical understanding; or a journeyperson

CPC Technologist

• Prior maintenance planning and scheduling experience is an asset

• Advanced computing skills with demonstrated ability working in an Enterprise Asset Management System (PassPort /

Maximo / SAP); Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Project are required and will be assessed through a computer exam

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to coordinate work plans and schedules between multiple trades and headquarters

• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills with proven ability to influence without authority

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize competing assignments

• Strong decision-making and analytical skills

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver's license is required

• In the event there are no applicants within qualification, we may consider applicants that have a minimum of six years

experience working in an Electric utility; preference will be given to applicants with an electrical background, who have

experience in one, or more of the following aspects: designing, installing, operating, maintaining, testing, or planning work

on medium and high voltage electrical equipment

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• A lifetime pension
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

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What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258)

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• Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will

be required as a pre-condition to employment.

• Regular travel within the region is required which may require overnight stays.

• Backfill coverage and support for other Area Planner/Schedulers is required.

• Facilitation of planning, scheduling, and dispatch meetings is required.

• A written test covering technical, safety and administrative skills will form part of the selection process.

• Your application package should include your resume and cover letter, and proof of trades qualification, driver's license,

and any other relevant certifications.

Location: Campbell River, British Columbia, V9H 1V8

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Date Posted: Closing Date:

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