Manager, Corporate Asset Management 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure Delivery, the primary responsibility of this role will be to lead on-going implementation of the City’s Asset Management Plan, overseeing sustainability of the City’s $11.4 billion in assets.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with senior staff to establish supporting policy, governance model and an organizational framework for oversight of the Asset Management Plan and implementation process.
• Report annually on the state of infrastructure and update the Asset Management Plan to ensure legislative compliance.
• Strengthen existing Asset Management Process through a cross-departmental team that will regularly assess the condition of all City assets; establish service levels and performance targets, assess risk, and develop strategies to ensure the sustainability of City assets
• Annual asset data updates as well as  implement ongoing improvements to the City’s internally maintained Enterprise Asset Management System (software) program through working collaboratively with all City Staff 
• Analyze, interpret and provide advice to City Departments on best practices and participate in special projects that directly impact asset management functions
• Improve Tools and Resources through the development of a ‘center of excellence’ for Corporate Asset Management which will also ensure the quality of the City’s asset database
• Meet all internal and external reporting requirements at the Provincial and Federal levels
• Implement Council mandates as well as corporate policies and procedures
• Represent the City on required committees at the Regional, Provincial and Federal levels
• General administrative duties including staff supervision and preparation of annual workplans and budgets
• Provide presentations and staff reports to Council and senior leadership as required 
• Provide advanced-level project management oversight
• Coordinate alignment among the City-wide departments to deliver the asset management portfolio

Education and Experience

• A degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline 
• Minimum of seven years progressive professional and/or management experience with demonstrated decision making responsibility in a diversified portfolio; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Supervisory experience

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of O. Reg. 588/17, Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure
• Familiarity with PAS 55, ISO 55000 and International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) is essential
• Familiarity with municipal data management tools
• Experience with core and non-core corporate assets, their life expectancy, and rehabilitation options
• Experience with asset operation and maintenance protocols
• Strong administrative skills, preferably in a municipal environment
• Familiarity with financial forecasting methods, municipal experience will be considered an asset
• Strategic thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to deliver information and presentations to senior management
• Experience working in diverse stakeholder environments and a comfort with public accountability, and familiarity with regulatory bodies
• Relationship-building skills, including team building, conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation and facilitation are required as are integrity and demonstrated fiscal responsibility
• You must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, and have access to a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated). You will be required to provide proof of vehicle insurance upon hire.

Leadership Competencies