Planning & Scheduling Analyst at Affinity

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for a Planning & Scheduling Analyst role to support maintenance and asset management operations in an asset-intensive environment. Focuses on translating operational demand and asset strategies into executable maintenance plans and optimized schedules to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective service delivery.

Responsibilities:

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop job plans for preventative, corrective, and capital maintenance

• Build and manage maintenance schedules across short, medium, and long-term horizons

• Ensure work is fully scoped, prioritized, and ready to execute

• Coordinate with maintenance and operations leaders to resolve scheduling conflicts

Asset & Performance Support

• Support preventative and condition-based maintenance programs

• Analyze backlog health, schedule compliance, and execution performance

• Support outage, shutdown, and major maintenance planning

Systems, Data & Reporting

• Maintain EAM data (IBM Maximo or equivalent)

• Ensure work order and job plan data quality

• Produce standard and ad-hoc maintenance reports

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a planning SME and advisor

• Facilitate planning, scheduling, and backlog meetings

• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and constraints

Safety & Compliance

• Embed safety and regulatory requirements into maintenance plans

• Align planning practices with organizational standards

• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

• 5+ years maintenance planning and scheduling experience

• Strong EAM knowledge (IBM Maximo preferred)

• Experience in regulated or safety-critical environments an asset

Skills & Attributes

• Self-directed and results-focused

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities

• Continuous improvement mindset

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based

• Occasional after-hours support during critical maintenance or outages

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12921