Maintenance Scheduler

Activity sector: Pulp and Paper

Site: Kamloops

Wage: $60,000 – 80,000

Schedule: Compressed Work Week (9-hour dayshifts, every other Friday off)

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Scheduler plays a vital and dynamic role supporting the Maintenance Department, and the Mill as a whole. This role provides confidential administrative support while serving as a liaison between various stakeholders.

Duties include facilitating effective communication, managing complex calendars, coordinating travel and expenses and handling diverse administrative duties. This role leads the practical application of the Maintenance schedule in collaboration with planners, supervisors and Departmental leadership. Understanding and consistent application of the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in these responsibilities are a key responsibility of the role.

Your Responsibilities

ü Primary responsibility for Maintenance scheduling including: daily time off requests, maintain and update schedules daily, confirm coverage for time off, prepare and communicate weekly manning lists, arrange and communicate weekend coverage, weekly call list

ü Manage vacation requests for maintenance departments, and occasional coverage for Operations, Finance, and Power & Recovery departments

ü Supporting the department in safety initiatives, including tracking and communication of safety statistics and programs

ü Change in work flow during annual shutdown.

ü Hourly and staff coveralls & uniforms: Maintaining coverall inventory. Manage service provider and communicate change requests, repairs, cleaning and delivery of clothing

ü Maintaining locker assignment for department employees

ü Manage communications regarding the Maintenance Schedules with employees, Union and Departmental stakeholders on an ongoing basis

ü Plan meetings as requested.

ü Maintain and prepare spreadsheets, including statistical summaries.

ü Adhoc Purchasing

ü Issuing PPE purchase slips, track and reconcile invoices

ü Oversee document management processes including digital filing, record retention and archiving to ensure compliance and easy retrieval

ü Travel & Expense Statements management

Your Skills And Abilities

ü Self-directed and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

ü Adept at handling multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines

ü Strong communicator at all levels, skilled in active listening, clear writing and presenting

ü Commitment to confidentiality and problem solving & analytical abilities combined with excellent judgment and discretion

ü Proactive and resourceful, taking initiative to advance ongoing projects and identify opportunities for improvement

ü Team-oriented with a friendly, positive demeanor and a professional approach that enhances workplace culture.

Your Qualifications

ü Diploma in Administration or equivalent

ü Three to five years of related administrative experience

ü A strong computer system aptitude and ease working with various type of software including Microsoft Office Suite products, SAP and UKG

ü Previous experience working with Collective Agreements and unionized environments

ü Valid driver’s license

WHY WORK AT KRUGER?

At Kruger, we believe in giving our employees the space to grow in a dynamic and stimulating environment, to encourage their development, and to enrich their professional lives. That's why many of our employees have been with us for a long time.

At Kruger, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, not just because it is the right thing to do but because differences make us stronger and we benefit from this as a business. Our inclusive culture requires all employees to be open-minded and welcoming of people with diverse backgrounds, preferences, needs and thoughts. Through our shared commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, we create a great place to work, one that is able to attract the best people, build stronger teams, communicate better, innovate more and achieve the best results.

When you work at Kruger, you can count on a wide range of benefits such as competitive group insurance, registered pension plans and continuing education programs. In addition to finding a stimulating work environment that offers many opportunities for growth, you'll have the chance to work for a company that truly cares about its employees.

Are you interested in joining the team? Submit your cover letter and resume at www.kruger.com/careers