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Reporting to the Supervisor of Planning & Controls, the Transit Fleet Maintenance Planner is integral to the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of comprehensive maintenance and servicing plans for approximately 1,000 City and client-owned buses. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive maintenance knowledge and strong planning skills to meet maintenance and repair objectives, ensuring the effective and efficient utilization of resources and facilities. This high-impact position directly influences garage efficiency, asset lifecycle management, and customer downtime - all vital metrics for the Transit Fleet Maintenance section What will you do? Identify and integrate all necessary variables into the planning process, including: preventive maintenance (PM), midlife overhauls, recalls, campaigns, capital projects, client requests, parts availability, and seasonal fluctuations Ensure all necessary maintenance data is accurately entered into the M5 (Asset Works) fleet maintenance system to provide clarity for users, streamline progress reporting, and enable timely intervention for potential delays Develop project plans for campaigns and strategic initiatives Collaborate on the development and oversight of all TFM maintenance forms, ensuring compliance with OEM and regulatory requirements Develop, monitor, and maintain standard repair times (SRTs) for maintenance work to enable production staff to predict timelines accurately Monitor bus availability to identify when contingency options or investigations are necessary to improve fleet utilization Maintain change management logs for planning projects and maintenance program revisions Initiate and facilitate continuous improvement opportunities, aligned with LEAN methodologies, to eliminate waste and improve downtime metrics Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for trends requiring escalation Coach and mentor TFM operational staff to ensure a thorough understanding of the planning process and M5 system requirements Collaborate with the TFM Controller group to develop work plans Document TFM planning processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Prepare formal reports and recommendations supporting investigative or operational requests Monitor bus spare ratios and recommend adjustments to support ETS service requirements Perform other duties as assigned Grade 12 or equivalent Journeyman Certificate as per Alberta standards as a Heavy Equipment or Auto Body Technician, or a two (2) year diploma in an appropriate Engineering Technologist program Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in varying aspects of fleet maintenance Proficient in the use of Microsoft or Google software applications for document development, data manipulation, and the generation of reports Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Fleet Management Software (FMS) applications Completion of coursework in project management and planning is an asset Six Sigma Certification is an asset Skills required for success: Highly organized with excellent planning skills, adept at managing multiple activities simultaneously and detailing project plans, then effectively communicating and ensuring successful execution with all business partners Possesses strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal relations skills Effective team player skilled at knowledge sharing, providing leadership, and offering coaching to colleagues Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of preventative maintenance (PM) fundamentals, hierarchy, and applicable regulatory requirements within a fleet maintenance environment Extensive experience using fleet maintenance-related software applications and various forecasting/data management tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives Working knowledge of LEAN methodologies, industry standards, and implementation processes that directly influence capacity and maintenance planning Ability to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), collaborate effectively with business partners, and facilitate ongoing process improvements Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ) Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact Learn more about our benefits Up to 1 permanent full-time position Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Salary Range: $ Hourly); $118, Annually) Recruitment Consultant: NC/SO Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation