Asset Management Officer

The Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 invites applications for the position of Asset Management Officer. This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of asset management strategies and frameworks at all levels of the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Provide strategic insight and implementation strategies for the sustainable management of the municipality’s existing infrastructure assets that support Optimized Decision Making (ODM).
•Collaborate closely with operating departments to compile asset condition assessment reports and integrate a risk management matrix within the Asset Management Program.
•Manage the selection, launch, and integration of an asset management software system with the assistance of the multi-department Asset Management Working Group.
•Manage the continued systematic development and maintenance of the asset registry for all municipal assets.
•Coordinate the research and assembly of existing asset datasets from various departments and media, including GIS systems, spreadsheets, and other sources.
•Train and educate all staff on asset management processes and their role in the collection and value/use of the data.
•Oversee and mentor the asset management technician providing direction, guidance, and feedback.
•Create and provide other high-level asset management reports and recommendations, as required, regarding different aspects involved with the management of capital infrastructure.
•Analyze future funding requirements/long-range budgets to maintain the current municipal levels of service.
•Develop asset management related bylaws, policies, plans, and procedures.
•Provide department quarterly progress reports and asset specific State of the Infrastructure reports to the senior leadership team and Council.

Qualifications:

•College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Engineering, GIS) from an accredited College or University, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Five (5) years of previous experience in a supervisory role related to municipal/public infrastructure such as developing and maintaining inventory datasets, infrastructure condition assessments, lifecycle costing, risk management, and/or infrastructure priority setting.
•Information Management (asset management, GIS applications, NAMS, ISO) certification and training from a recognized Institute or organization is an asset.
•Project Management experience and/or certification.
•Professional and dependable with exceptional organizational and time management skills. 
•Effective influencing, negotiating, communication (both written and verbal), and change management skills.
•Valid class 5 driver's license is required.

Please visit md.bonnyville.ab.ca/jobs.aspx for a full job description.

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