Senior Asset Management Analyst

Reporting to the Manager, Asset Management, the Senior Asset Management Analyst is responsible for the organizational asset data and asset information needs and integration of Asset Management systems; finding efficiencies and improvements in existing asset management systems and processes; and planning and implementing new systems and processes that help business units align with strategic objectives while maintaining consistency with the corporate asset management strategies.

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Data Management, Statistical Analysis or a related discipline.
• Asset management certification or training considered an asset.
• Formal training in business process analysis, project management or other similar discipline is an asset.

• 8 years’ experience in asset management, or a related field such as operations, engineering or finance in a medium to large organization of a complex diverse nature.
• Professional designation(s) such as P.Eng. or CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading process reviews, facilitating needs assessments, and coordinating implementation
• Knowledge of municipal asset management principles, processes and practices including working knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and financial planning.
• Experience implementing technology solutions, developing performance metrics, and monitoring and measuring to evaluate success.
• Knowledge and experience in the development of asset management plans and the use of asset management software, such as CMMS and DSS.

• Gathers divisional business requirements, formulating logical statements of business problems and facilitating/leading the process for devising alternatives and solutions to business problems.
• Provides technical expertise for the development and configuration of corporate frameworks, standards and guidelines to divisional area work methods and leads such initiatives.
• Identifies and documents improvement opportunities through consultation with divisional staff and key stakeholders to determine critical issues, scope, objectives, methodologies and timing.
• Define business improvement initiatives and collaborate with divisions on option development, evaluation, recommendation and implementation of appropriate solutions.
• Review business processes and work flows to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, assess risks, establish service standards, assist in implementing required changes, and utilize performance measures to monitor the improvements achieved.

• Supports the adoption and implementation of corporate asset management frameworks that are aligned with corporate objectives.
• Collaborates with the Manager, Asset Management to provide support for the design, development and enhancement of asset management system solutions.
• Develops project scope, schedules, risk assessments and plans, assigning tasks, managing implementation activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and costs, tracking and monitoring progress and ensuring project team and divisions are informed.
• Develops and supports corporate prioritization methodologies, reviews and evaluates the results, and coordinates with corporate Finance for the development of annual budget recommendations to Council.
• Develops end-user documentation and co-ordinates training to support divisional understanding and /acceptance of new processes.

• Develops corporate and service area descriptions and analysis for inclusion in the Corporate Asset Management Plan and ensures regulatory requirements are addressed
• Develops and implements of standardized business processes, policies and procedures, workflows, reporting structures including supporting system configurations.
• Reviews and provides guidance on data and information summaries prepared by Asset Management Analysts.
• Coordinates and reviews audits of data, systems and asset management practices and provides reports on compliance.

• Contributes to the development of strategic and implementation plans, ensuring that major initiatives are in line with Asset Management Office and the Region’s strategic direction,
• Identifies methods, tools and solutions for sharing data and results and visualizing information easily and simply within organization.
• Collaborates across the organization and with external partners to develop and participate in mutually beneficial data sharing initiatives and share information broadly within the corporation
• Documents process flows and procedures, ensuring they are maintained and accessible.
• Collaborates with Asset Management Office to develop innovative training materials and job aids for users on systems/procedures and facilitates training sessions for end-users.

• Provides input on interpretation of new or revised legislation and legal or policy decisions and implications to current asset management practices.
• Reviews technical literature regarding system methodologies, develop productivity tools and techniques.
• Explores and evaluates new techniques, practices, or technologies that meet the corporation’s strategic goals

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values of service, honesty, choice, partnership and respect.