Planner - Grounds & Conversions (2026-048)

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU REAL finds itself in the enviable position of managing one of the most interesting and versatile connected spaces in North America with an opportunity to impact the lives of millions by creating life-long memories and delivering exceptional experiences. Reporting to the Assistant Manager – Grounds & Conversion, the Planner is 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. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. As a member of REAL’s Site & Facilities team, the Planner 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. This includes, (but not limited to): Snow clearing, removal, and handling, including roadways, parking areas, and walk way entry & exits. Distributing sand on recurring basis for the purpose of mitigating seasonal slip hazards on site, (ie. snow/ice) Spring/seasonal parking lot & road way sweeping and debris pick up. Accumulated yard debris pick up Confederation Park and other green space landscaping & general lawn/tree/shrub upkeep. Distribution & handling of campus signage, barricades, parking embankments, etc. 2. The Planner 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. 3. The Planner will provide assistant to the Assistant Manager, Grounds and Conversation with the following: Assists with the coding of timecards 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 need…

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