Planner - Perm Full Time 2026-027

The Regina Exhibition Association Limited•Regina, SK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Planner, you will primarily be responsible for creation and assignment of an efficient & effective work assignment plan and assist with the schedule for the Grounds and Conversion team. Utilizing a variety of planning tools, forecasts, event schedules, facility knowledge, and technical expertise, the Planner is planning weeks in advance, preparing resource plans and designing sequenced work activities for the entire REAL campus. The Planner is an effective resource as the creator, administrator, and owner of work breakdown structures and sequenced work assignments designed for site set up, preparation, and organization, and tear down of REAL mobile & rentable assets leading into and out of every campus event.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 education, supplemented by formal training and/or relevant work experience.
A valid Heavy Equipment Operator Certification is considered an asset. Candidates without this certification must be willing to obtain it.
3 years of supervisory experience.
2 years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment.
5 years of experience working in high-demand, fast-paced environments.
Knowledge of job safe work site practices.
Possess a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s license and a safe driver’s abstract.
Knowledge of relevant construction law and building codes.
Excellent organizational & planning skills. Ability to forecast, prioritize, and schedule multiple work plans simultaneously.
Demonstrated proficiency for managing multiple, complex priorities within demanding timeframes.
Strong time-management skills and a proven track record of delivering quality results, with attention to details.
Ability to operate mobile and heavy equipment.
Knowledge & experience of WHMIS program.
Can make quick, on-the-spot, logical decisions based on current events.
Computer proficiency required including advanced Excel, Word & Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
Ability to supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary staff as needed.

Nice To Haves

A valid Heavy Equipment Operator Certification is considered an asset. Candidates without this certification must be willing to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with management in developing and is responsible for execution of a rolling annual groundskeeping Work Planning System. This work plan outlines, quantities, and organizes the job assignments, and resource requirements for all seasonal grounds keeping functions.
Provides guidance & organization to the day-to-day Grounds and Conversion staff by providing sequenced work instruction for all aspects of all activities programming, entertainment & sporting events.
Directs workers as required in support of business unit management.
Plans and reviews overall status of project(s) on an ongoing basis.
In collaboration with Purchasing/Procurement, orders tools and materials to be delivered at specific times, confirming to necessary work schedules to meet project timelines.
Ensure all assets that are the responsibility of the Grounds and Conversion business unit are kept in proper storage and organization, in appropriate condition/state of repair.
Communicates with management and event supervisors as required to ensure seamless event mobilization/operation/de-mobilization.
Ensure management, and other stakeholders are promptly provided any relevant documentation from either client, event planning, or authorities relative to event set up.
Identify, quantifies, and co-ordinate resources to support day-to-day event requirements from an operational support perspective.
Assists in determining staff scheduling requirements of casual & part time staff on an as required basis.
Organizing and preparing any additional resource requirements on an as-required basis to assist with the event set up/tear down process.
Assists in the identification & creation of documented standard work procedures when/where necessary.
Assists in developing strong teams within the business unit by providing feedback on staff work performance/output, to assist Assistant Manager in ongoing performance management of team members.
Supports and assists with work when their expertise is required.
Working closely with internal business units to identify & quantify asset availability for the purposes of maximizing revenue opportunities, and/or additional equipment procurement needs on an as required basis.
Provide feedback to management on rental & mobile asset condition and potential maintenance or replacement requirements.
Raise repair/replacement requirements to the Fixed Assets & Maintenance management team to ensure requirements are efficiently & effectively prioritized.
Provides proactive recommendations to management on tooling, equipment, and MRO supply requirements.
Organizing and preparing any additional resource requirements on an as-required basis to assist with the event set up/tear down process.
Establish necessary work zones and traffic control requirements relevant to any event mobilization/de-mobilization. Collaborate as needed in this area with Security/Traffic business units.
Conducts own work as a competent & safe operator of a variety of power tools and mobile assets. Ensure others do the same.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.