Job Description

Scheduler - ODS
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Join a leading global company
Relocation to Labrador City, NL is required - not fly in/fly out
About the role
Finding better ways(TM) to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an ODS Scheduler to develop an executable schedule for weekly, major and large scale shutdowns based on maintenance and life of asset strategy. You will apply Lean Principles to ensure shutdown schedules are optimized from a Safety, Schedule, Cost, and Quality perspective.
These roles follow a Monday to Friday schedule, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We are an open, connected, global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. While using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet, we are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration, and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.
We have technical development programs that are industry-leading and recognize the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.
Reporting to the Maintenance Planning & Engineering manager and working in a challenging and exciting environment, within the ODS Team, you will:
Contribute to Zero Harm by applying the relevant Rio Tinto safety systems and lead by example in achieving IOC's goals
Review internal and external labor, equipment availability, and capacity.
Analyze material availability and status.
Develop and maintain maintenance schedules (critical path, task interdependencies, labor requirements, materials, shared equipment)
Engage and align with internal contractors/suppliers
Forecast and manage parts and materials for planned work
Confirm and schedule resources for planned events
Communicate with key stakeholders and business systems
Validate constraints and update delivery locations
It will also be beneficial if you have:
Lead resource allocation discussions with stakeholders
Collect and analyze work management data for review and continuous improvement
Resolve scheduling conflicts and incorporate feedback.
Close out related contractor requirements and payments
What you'll bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Bachelor's degree or Trade Certification in a relevant field (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) would be considered an asset
Proven experience in maintenance scheduling/planning within the mining or heavy industry.
Proficiency in SAP
Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel/Project).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Mechanical aptitude.
Experience working with SAP
We actively encourage applications from women and Indigenous Peoples for this opportunity
What we offer
Be recognized for your contribution, thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
Attractive share ownership plan
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts
Domestic relocation assistance
Where you'll be working?
We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.
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IOC's operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. ?
Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year, and one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for Young People.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
A propos de Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des societes minieres et des materiaux. Nous sommes etablis dans 35 pays ou nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l'aluminium, des mineraux critiques et d'autres materiaux necessaires a la transition energetique mondiale et a la prosperite des personnes, des communautes et des nations.
Nous exercons nos activites depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulees au fil des generations et sur les differents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures facons de fournir les materiaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quete d'innovation et d'amelioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits a faibles emissions et repondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons a creer des partenariats nous permettant de resoudre des problemes, de creer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.
Respect and Inclusion
Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d'Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communaute LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs ages, de personnes handicapees et de representants d'origines diverses.
Nous sommes determines a creer un milieu inclusif ou les employes se sentent a l'aise d'etre eux-memes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l'impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectees et que les points de vue, aussi varies soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais egalement essentiels a notre succes. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec equite et dignite, sans egard a la race, au genre, a la nationalite, a l'origine ethnique, a la religion, a l'age, a l'orientation sexuelle ou a tout autre aspect distinctif.

Skills Required