Requisition ID: 19833 Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept. Service: Asset Management Service Branch: Facilities Asset Management Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years Work Hours: 35.00 hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP Salary Information: $93,764.58 - $114,097.62 annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure Application Close: 20/11/2025JOB SUMMARY
The Asset Management Branch is responsible for the cost-effective management of the City’s $20 billion public works infrastructure assets, carrying out or overseeing the provision of planning, analysis and needs evaluation specifications, and Request for Proposal (RFP) development, evaluation and selection.
The Building and Park Assets Unit focuses on the lifecycle renewal of all City vertical assets, inclusive of parks and buildings. The Unit portfolio incorporates the asset management of over 1000 buildings and 1000 parks. The primary function of this Unit is to plan lifecycle renewal work, coordinate condition assessments or internal project validations, and provide technical support to clients.
One position will report to the Senior Engineer supervising the Architectural and Structural Section. The position will focus on the renewal of infrastructure that resides within buildings, focusing on architectural, structural, and building envelope components. One position will report to the Senior Engineer supervising the Life Safety, Electrical, and Elevating Devices Section. The position will focus on the renewal of infrastructure that resides within buildings, focusing on components for life safety, elevating devices, mechanical, and electrical.You are responsible for a broad range of functions related to asset management including, but not limited to, technical support, analysis and reporting provided through the Strategic Infrastructure Analysis Unit (SIA) of the Asset Management Branch.The functions are mainly associated with lifecycle activities related to the rehabilitation and upgrade of the City's various infrastructure assets (transportation, transit, buildings, parks, water, wastewater, etc.). The functions can relate as well to requests for new installations or extensions of infrastructure coordinated through the Local Improvement peitition and approval process.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in Engineering, Planning or related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible and direct experience in asset management, engineering planning and estimating on rehabilitation projects, condition assessment and performance monitoring, predictive modeling, design and approvals, project/contract management, supervisory responsibilities, and engineering studiesCERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is desirableKNOWLEDGE
Infrastructure lifecycle models, principles and concepts, rehabilitation techniques and best management practices
Infrastructure lifecycle /financial reporting practices
Infrastructure design and construction practices
Project management/contract management practices and processes including budgetary, scheduling and resource management procedures
Maintenance/operational aspects and requirements for drinking water, wastewater and roadway facilities
Demonstrated use of computers and computer applications such as advanced spreadsheet applications, CADD, GIS tools, data applications and database management systems
Applicable legislation, provisions and requirements related to municipal infrastructure, such as, the Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Water Resources Act, Municipal Act and the Conservation Authorities Act
Capital and operating budget processes
Public consultation processes
Management systems, asset management principles and processes
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
Knowledge of risk management principles and practices is desirable
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to work effectively within a team environment as a substantive contributor
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to identify, rationalize and integrate new initiatives, technology and decision making tools into work processes
Ability to lead working groups with stakeholder representation from various backgrounds to review and effectively obtain input and consensus on a given issue
Strong reporting, analytical and research skills
Ability to supervise staff and other temporary resources within in a unionized environment
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to interpret/provide subject matter expertise in a relatable and understandable manner
Strong, effective interpersonal skills with an ability to influence others
Project management skills
Engaged and adaptable approach to project delivery
Tactful and discreet
Sound judgment
Results oriented
Self motivated and resourceful
Team player
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement:
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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