Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

About Us !
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements:
The Maintenance Planner & Scheduler is responsible for improving maintenance effectiveness by ensuring preventive, predictive, and corrective work is thoroughly planned, prioritized, scheduled, and ready for safe and efficient execution. This role manages the maintenance backlog, optimizes preventive maintenance activities, develops complete job packages, coordinates labour and material readiness, and supports weekly, long-range, and shutdown schedules in collaboration with Maintenance, Operations, Production, Sanitation, Quality, Stores, and Purchasing.
Through disciplined work preparation, resource coordination, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement, the position increases planned work and schedule compliance, reduces emergency maintenance, strengthens shutdown execution, and improves equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for maintenance work requests and ensure effective communication with stakeholders throughout the work management process.
• Review, prioritize, and plan preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Develop detailed job plans, including labour requirements, materials, tools, permits, contractor requirements, estimated durations, and work instructions.
• Maintain and prioritize the maintenance backlog to support operational and maintenance objectives.
• Develop and maintain short and long-range maintenance schedules, including weekly, monthly, and shutdown planning activities.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Operations, Production, Sanitation, Quality, and other departments to ensure effective execution of planned work.
• Ensure labor, materials, tools, documentation, contractors, and other resources are available prior to scheduled work execution.
• Coordinate material readiness and kitting activities with Stores and Purchasing to support maintenance execution.
• Track and monitor schedule compliance, backlog age, work completion, and other maintenance performance indicators.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate maintenance KPI reports and performance metrics.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Analyze equipment history, recurring failures, and maintenance trends to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of plant shutdowns and capital projects.
• Estimate labor requirements, project durations, and maintenance-related costs to support planning and budgeting activities.
• Provide technical and administrative support to Maintenance Supervisors and maintenance teams to optimize maintenance effectiveness.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records, work order documentation, and CMMS data integrity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, food safety, quality, and workplace safety.
• Follow all Health & Safety, GMP, Food Safety, and Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education:

• Professional training and/or relevant maintenance, planning, scheduling, reliability, or supervisory experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, reliability, maintenance supervision, or industrial maintenance.
• Previous experience in a unionized food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Experience with CMMS software, preferably Maximo, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive results.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $61,000 - $84,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.
We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one ofCanada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes!This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.
If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at [email protected].