Maintenance Planner

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Techo-Bloc!

Are you looking for a position with limitless career growth potential? Have you dreamed of working for a company recognized seven times as one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Managed Companies?

If your answer is yes, then look no further—Techo-Bloc is the next step in your career journey.

Who We Are

Techo-Bloc is a leader in producing exceptional paving stones and retaining walls. Our state-of-the-art facilities are operated by teams of talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technology to craft superior, functional, and visually stunning products.

Are you someone who thrives on organization, problem-solving, and keeping operations running at peak performance? As a Maintenance Planner, you’ll play a critical role at the heart of our operations—driving efficiency, minimizing downtime, and ensuring our equipment and teams are always set up for success.

This is more than a planning role—it’s an opportunity to own processes, lead coordination across teams, and make a visible impact every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

Own the Plan, Drive the Execution

• Build and manage maintenance schedules across all shifts, ensuring seamless coordination of preventive and corrective work
• Create, prioritize, and track work orders through our ERP system
• Continuously optimize our maintenance program to improve reliability and reduce downtime

Be the Connector Between Teams

• Act as the key link between maintenance, production, and planning to align operational priorities
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure work is completed efficiently and to standard
• Communicate updates, performance metrics, and priorities clearly across departments

Lead Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Define project scopes, gather quotes, and support approval processes
• Manage service contracts, vendor performance, and associated costs
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, parts availability, and overall maintenance efficiency

Keep Operations Running Smoothly

• Anticipate needs through MRP planning and forecasting to ensure critical parts are always available
• Adjust schedules in real-time to respond to breakdowns and urgent operational needs
• Support maintenance shutdown planning and provide hands-on assistance during critical projects (including winter rebuilds)

Be the Go-To Technical Resource

• Research equipment manuals, specifications, and new part alternatives
• Estimate labor and material costs for maintenance activities
• Ensure teams have the tools, parts, and technical information needed to succeed

What Makes This Role Exciting

• High Impact: Your work directly influences uptime, efficiency, and production success
• Variety: No two days are the same—balance planning, problem-solving, and hands-on support
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and experienced trades professionals
• Ownership: Take the lead on processes, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

Additional Details

• Occasional flexibility is required to support emergencies or critical maintenance activities outside regular hours
• You may step in to support parts management, inventory validation, and receiving when needed
• Other related responsibilities may be assigned as part of a dynamic and evolving environment

• Proven experience in maintenance planning within a manufacturing environment, including creating and managing work orders
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as D365 and Microsoft AX (highly preferred)
• Hands-on experience with purchasing processes and vendor management, including sourcing, negotiating, and coordinating services
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical components, with the ability to identify parts and support technical decisions
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and execution skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to safely operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, and other material handling equipment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization
• Proven ability to perform under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and work collaboratively toward shared goals

Why Join Techo-Bloc?

At Techo-Bloc, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer opportunities to grow, thrive, and succeed in a dynamic and supportive environment. Here's why you’ll love being part of our team:

Competitive Pay & Bonuses

• Starting wage: $38/hour
• End-of-year bonus: Rewarding your hard work.

Work in a Modern Facility

• Clean, bright, high-tech workspace designed for comfort and efficiency.

Perks You’ll Love

• Group insurance plan: Available after 3 months.
• Company matching RRSP: Invest in your future with our help.
• Free virtual care: Access a virtual family doctor anytime.
• Referral bonuses: Bring great people to the team and earn extra cash.
• Uniforms & swag: Look and feel great on the job.
• Employee discounts: Save on Techo-Bloc’s premium products.

Supporting Your Well-Being

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support available 24/7.

We are proactively recruiting for an upcoming vacancy within our maintenance team, giving you the opportunity to step into a well-established operation and make an immediate impact.

We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for the next steps will be contacted.

Start your journey with Techo-Bloc today and shape your future with us!