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About the company

About Us SNOLAB is Canada?s deep-underground science laboratory, located at a depth of 2 kilometers in Vale?s Creighton Mine near Sudbury, Ontario. The facility supports world-class astroparticle physics research and has attracted innovative life science and quantum technology programs. SNOLAB operates in a controlled, air-conditioned clean-room environment, supported by a suite of surface facilities and laboratories supported by a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, skilled tradespeople, technical staff, and support staff.

By hosting and enabling the world?s most advanced and sensitive underground experiments, SNOLAB bolsters Canada?s scientific reputation, attracts new talent to our country and Northern Ontario, trains more highly skilled people, provides more opportunities for Canadian researchers to lead international projects, and generates economic benefits for Ontarians and Canadians.

Your tasks

About the Role The Planner develops and coordinates work plans for the construction, assembly, installation, maintenance and operating work packages in the underground lab and in the surface building. This role ensures efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and work order management while prioritizing safety and compliance. The Planner collaborates with project teams, oversees materials and workforce readiness, and provides documentation and reporting. They are responsible for continuously improving the systems, workflows, policies, and procedures under their purview. They will collect data and generate periodic reports as directed. Occasional work oversight and/or relief supervision may be required at both the surface and underground facility.

• Develops comprehensive work plans and packages, outlining methods, sequencing, and required procedures to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Coordinates workforce and equipment schedules based on project priorities, worker availability, and competency requirements.
• Oversees the full lifecycle of work orders, ensuring effective prioritization, tracking, and execution in alignment with safety and operational objectives.
• Determines the appropriate trade/skill classification and crew mix for each work package based on scope, risk, and competency requirements, and coordinates assignments with supervisors.
• Coordinates workface and equipment schedules in line with project priorities and resource availability
• Oversees the full lifecycle of work orders, ensuring effective prioritization, tracking, and completion aligned with safety and operational objectives.
• Engages regularly with underground and surface operations teams to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and align plans with field conditions.
• Monitors work execution as required, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
• Proactively identifies and escalates critical issues that may impact project timelines or operational safety.
• Provides short-term or relief supervision when required, maintaining accountability, teamwork, and a safe working environment.
• Serves as a liaison between project managers, supervisors, and other stakeholders to facilitate seamless communication and workflow integration.
• Administers and maintains the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as the primary tool for planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities and asset performance.
• Utilizes CMMS, ERP, and Microsoft programs to manage planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting functions.
• Prepares and maintains accurate daily and weekly activity reports, ensuring transparency and accountability in project execution.
• Tracks and reports operational data to support Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement activities.
• Oversees the planning and procurement of materials, tools, and equipment through the purchasing system to align material availability with proj