Planner

Planner

One (1) Regular position

Mactaquac, New Brunswick, Canada

Salary range: $38.45 - $48.02 hourly based on 40 hours per week

Competition # E22531-2026

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we’re New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

As part of the Planning department, the Planner is responsible for work planning, work scheduling and outage management to ensure effective coordination of resources and materials; this includes work related to weekly maintenance schedules, projects, or major planned and unplanned outages.

Key functions include:

  • Assess required work and prepare job plans including hazard assessments; required tooling, equipment, parts, materials, and resources; and all relevant technical specifications, procedures, environmental policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and plan work orders by developing forward-looking work plans with appropriate attachments, work history, and equipment-status monitoring. This includes creating, managing, and coordinating maintenance plans for both running work and outage work across all Hydro generating stations.
  • Develop weekly schedules using corrective and planned maintenance work orders for all Hydro generating stations and facilitate and manage Hydro unit outages by preparing detailed logistical outage schedules.
Our ideal teammate will have:
  • Industrial Mechanic/Millwright CQ
  • Experience in an industrial environment post-certification
  • Basic Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Experience with a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as SAP, is an asset
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified. An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

  • Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
  • Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
  • New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
  • Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
  • Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
  • Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
  • Career development and growth throughout the organization
  • Competitive wages
Could you be our next team member? Apply today! Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Amber Girvan at careers@nbpower.com

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, July 13, 2026

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

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