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Under the direction of the Director, Financial Services, the Manager, Corporate Asset Management is responsible to lead the development of the Town’s Corporate Asset Management System.  This role also directs the development of the Town’s multi- year capital plans (i.e.1, 5, 10 and 50) and condition assessment activities for all assets. Develops and presents recommendations to Council, SLT and OLT for the development and creation of the Town’s AM framework and accompanying strategies including the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and Council approved Asset Management Plans (AMP’s), reporting to Council on the Town’s progress on implementing the SAMP and AMP’s, identifying factors impeding the Town’s ability to implement the plan and the strategies required to address these challenges. Leads and develops policies, procedures, strategic objectives, performance indicators, risk assessment and lifecycle strategies across the corporation in accordance with the Town’s strategic objectives. 

1. Post-secondary degree preferably related to Engineering, Finance and/or Business Administration, accompanied by related significant operational experience and training, plus related experience in asset management or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

2. AM certification from IAM or IPWEA Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning.

3. Class G Driver’s license in good standing and a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.

4. Due to the responsibilities of this position a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

1. Progressively responsible experience at a senior supervisory level.

2. Senior progressive professional experience with advanced understanding of AM system development as recommended by IIMM.

3. Demonstrated experience in municipal administration and financial forecasting methods. 

4. Demonstrated project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.

5. Ability to problem-solve, analyze, interpret, and provide solutions to complex asset management issues related to program implementation and AM systems.

6. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills to convey AM strategy, champion the program to all departments.

7. Advanced negotiation skills required to migrate the culture of the organization.

8. Broad knowledge of municipal infrastructure, planning, design, infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance.

9. Advanced understanding of multi-disciplinary asset requirements to effectively develop and maintain asset lifecycle policies including valuation methodologies in the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of municipal infrastructure.

10. Thorough understanding of asset management principles as laid out by ISO5500

11. Thorough working knowledge of the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) 

12. Thorough knowledge of budget preparation and management.

13. Strong ability to collaborate, influence, work effectively independently, manage projects/initiatives, and staff successfully.

14. Adept with leading a team of professionals to achieve desired results coupled with excellent negotiation/facilitation skills and the ability to present information to varied audiences.

15. Exercises critical judgement and foresees longer-term implications of recommendations and positions options/approaches that are not readily apparent.

16. Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal, consultative, problem-solving, and analytical skills.   

17. Able to organize resources, establish priorities, goals and objectives for projects and initiatives. 

18. Proficient in the use of MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

19. Demonstrated experience in project management and lifecycle management.

20. Strong independent decision making, and business acumen to be able to facilitate and lead strategic initiatives/innovation in driving asset management strategies. 

21. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Asset Management legislation, regulations, and engineering standards; working knowledge of local government functions and responsibilities.

22. Knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings, and the ability to interpret legislation such as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as the Employment Standards Act.