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Planner Assistant

Canada, St. Thomas / Glencoe, Ontario 23.00 - 30.00 CAD / Hour · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly responsible, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual to support production planning processes. This role assists with planning activities, schedules, and workforce coordination to ensure operations run efficiently and according to plan. The position works closely with the Planning Manager and operational teams to help maintain accurate planning data and support planning activities using labour tracking systems such as Agriware. The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist the Planning Manager with planning coordination and scheduling activities to support production needs
  • Support the planning process by reviewing activities, updating dates, and ensuring schedules reflect the most current information
  • Support planning activities using labour tracking systems such as Agriware
  • Monitor and follow up on planning-related information received via email from other departments
  • Track and follow up on scheduled activities to ensure execution aligns with the plan
  • Assist with inventory tracking and reporting of products
  • Support the creation and maintenance of daily and weekly labour schedules
  • Coordinate and book transportation arrangements for personnel
  • Maintain on-call availability for transportation emergencies
  • Enter, update, and maintain planning information in company systems
  • Ensure planning data accuracy and consistency across systems
  • Communicate and collaborate with Team Leads in a consultative and respectful manner
  • Support continuous improvement in planning processes and data accuracy
  • Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years’ of experience in operations, planning support, logistics, or coordination roles
  • Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent soft skills: communication, teamwork, adaptability, and professionalism
  • Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments with changing priorities
  • Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word)
  • Experience with Agriware, or similar planning technologies
  • Availability to work weekends as required
  • Work schedule may be either Monday to Saturday or Tuesday to Sunday
  • Start time between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. depending on operational needs
  • On-call availability for transportation-related emergencies
  • Work location is in a rural area with limited access to public transportation
  • candidates should have reliable means of transportation
  • 35 – 55 hours per week, shifts may vary between day and evening
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends when required, especially during peak seasons
  • Working in high temperatures

Nice to have

  • Spanish language skills
  • Experience working in environments with large teams and high-volume operations

What we offer

  • Eligibility for a performance-based annual incentive, subject to company and individual performance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, plus retirement savings plan
  • A pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly expanding organization
  • A dynamic and friendly work environment, with an active social committee organizing events such as sports activities, BBQs, and fun gatherings

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