Infrastructure Assets Coordinator

As an Infrastructure Assets Coordinator, you will ensure the proper coordination of the review, acquisition, inspection, and life-cycling of over 55,000 above-ground, hard landscape assets in public parks, including over 1,100 playgrounds. Primary duties include:

• Manage the process by overseeing and coordinating the review and approval of infrastructure asset acquisition proposals, ensuring compliance, budgetary constraints, and safety regulatory requirements.
• Assess potential risks, presenting recommendations, coordinating meetings, and completing necessary documentation.
• Act as a primary point of contact for Development Circulations and Asset Acquisition Inspections with Development and Capital team.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of inspection protocols and procedures.
• Develop and implement training programs and schedules for asset inspectors, ensuring alignment with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
• Act as a point of contact for external regulators.
• Conduct regular assessments of infrastructure asset conditions utilizing standardized rating systems and methodologies.
• Conduct strategic planning for asset management initiatives and provide guidance and recommendations.
• Plan, organize and execute communication events and outreach initiatives to engage with the community and interested parties affected by infrastructure projects.
• Prepare summary reports detailing the status, performance, and condition ratings of assets.
• Develop visually engaging presentations to communicate recommendations for senior management and Committees of Council.

• A completed 2 year diploma in Asset Management, Structural Engineering, Business Administration, Geographic Information Systems or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in areas such as program management, asset inspection and management and geographic information systems; OR
• A degree in Asset Management, Structural Engineering, Business Administration, Geographic Information Systems or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in areas such as program management, asset inspection and management and geographic information systems.
• Ability to obtain a Canadian Playground Safety Institute Certificate within 6 months from the hire date.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), GIS technology, will be considered an asset.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure asset management plans, and proficiency in project management methodologies and tools will be considered assets.
• Experience with infrastructure asset lifecycle management, including inspections, maintenance scheduling, and repair coordination will be considered assets.
• Working knowledge of relevant parks infrastructure codes and regulations will be considered an asset.
• Ability to organize, track, and analyze Infrastructure Assets data accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with various teams.
• Capacity to coordinate and drive the successful development and implementation of asset management strategies.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Success in this position requires teamwork and collaboration, proven problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a customer-centric approach, and understanding of business and political landscapes.