Career Opportunities: Senior Planner - Electrical (12395)

Requisition ID 12395 -Posted 06/10/2026 - 00824080-DSPC &

- Cold Mill Maintenance - Slab and Coil - Maintenance (00824080) - Sault Ste. Marie (0001) - Canada The Company Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Algoma Steel is a leading Canadian electric arc steelmaker producing high-quality steel plate and sheet products, proudly supporting critical sectors including energy, defense, automotive, shipbuilding, and infrastructure. Guided by our purpose to build better lives and a greener future, Algoma is shaping the next generation of sustainable steelmaking in Canada. Powered by Ontario’s clean electricity grid, our operations represent one of the largest industrial decarbonization initiatives in North America and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 70%. At Algoma, our transformation is driven by our people. Guided by our core values - safety, teamwork, integrity, and caring - we offer meaningful careers where employees can contribute to critical industries while growing their skills and experience. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of expertise, you’ll be part of a company investing in its future, strengthening Canada’s domestic supply chain, and making a lasting impact. A Place to Call Home Algoma Steel takes great pride in preserving the high quality of life offered by the Sault - a vibrant and beautiful city that’s surrounded by stunning natural scenery. With its affordable housing, impressive work/life balance, and lack of commute times, it’s the perfect place to raise a family and call home. Accountable for the execution of Health &
- Safety practices and procedures as per the Company's Health &
- Safety Program and the Occupational Health &
- Safety Act, including pre-job meetings

Coordinate closely with Maintenance FLS and Trades personnel throughout work life cycle to evaluate and define job plan details, preventative maintenance (PM) strategies, spare parts strategies, work priority and weekly schedule

Act as vacation replacement for Maintenance FLS Equipment health and reliability Manage and maintain asset physical hierarchy records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), as well as maintaining drawings, records, and resource material within corporate systems Work notifications for found work Where necessary,



write work notifications for identified work

Verify that incoming notification details meet the work request standard and follow up with FLS/Operator when necessary

Enter notifications to service groups for services required to execute job plans

Review and validate priority of incoming work requests and transfer priority ranking to skeleton work order

Attend weekly department prioritization meeting Work planning Release and package work orders for Preventive Maintenance (PMs) as per equipment maintenance strategies

Generate detailed job plans for work identified through notifications and ensure adherence to the work order quality standard

Routinely review Maintenance Plans to descope / rescope, change interval, update Task List, etc.

Define scope of the work and steps required to complete the job; include safety requirements, regulatory or environmental needs, technical specifications - create/pull relevant job plan and task list in SAP

Determine expected time for completion & dependencies on other jobs (if applicable)

Obtain approval to secure required equipment down time, relevant permits, and funds to execute the work

Secure contractors within trade group/discipline

Update work order status (e.g., Ready-to-Schedule, Planning Complete, Order on Hold, Waiting on Downtime, etc.)

Plan jobs within trade group/discipline (e.g., utilities, central pools)

Support the planning and execution of priority break-in work

Review all Ready-to-Schedule work orders, including confirmation that the job is kitted, and upcoming production schedule to develop weekly maintenance schedule with input from FLS

Maintain 3-4 week forecast of upcoming ready work Acquiring parts & tools Identify and issue Purchase Requests (PRs) or Reservations for needed parts and tools specified in work order

Liaise with Procurement department to understand & propose mitigations against possible parts delays, and elevate issues as needed





Manage rebuildable spare parts including stocking level recommendations, facilitating equipment rebuilds, scrapping parts and updating the CMMS

Develop/submit/track IARs to adjust/change Stores inventory levels

Develop/submit/track EARs for capital projects and spares procurement Reviewing / absorbing feedback Join daily pre and post shift huddles to create a culture of execution accountability and safety, to celebrate successes, and to gain feedback on work orders and job plans

Solicit job plan & bill of materials feedback from executing technician and supervisor; lessons learned

Update task list / job procedures given feedback; close the loop with trade who flagged issues Qualifications : Must have a minimum three (3) year Electrical diploma. OR Must have an Industrial Electrical Trade Certificate (442A) and at least three (3) years’ experience in a maintenance environment OR Must have 3 years’ experience as an Electrical Planner/Sr. Planner or Electrical FLS.

Possess sound technical and related trade knowledge.

Understand the principles of equipment reliability.

Possess familiarity with maintenance methodology, practices and procedures.

Demonstrate good problem solving skills.

Be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills

Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Strong computer skills and experience with Algoma’s systems including Microsoft Office (outlook, word, excel, project) and SAP.

This position requires the ability to climb and work at heights This posting is for an existing salaried union (2724) vacancy that is located on-site in Sault Ste. Marie. The annual salary range for this position is$7,636.83 - $9,546.04, commensurate with education and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Algoma Steel offers a profit sharing plan, a comprehensive benefits package, and a defined contribution pension plan.

Algoma

Steel is an equal prospect employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants with a disability upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Senior Planner - Electrical (Sault Ste. Marie)
🏢 Algoma Steel
📍 Sault Ste. Marie