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As the Infrastructure Investment Analyst, you will provide an integrated and coordinated approach to capital portfolio management within several services, supporting the year-round, ongoing facilitation and negotiation of the capital budget process. Primary duties include:
- Provide direct supervision and support for staff, including performance management, staff development, and succession planning.
- Develop strategies to create a prioritized and sequenced 4-year capital Infrastructure Investment plan and budget through Corporate-wide engagement, for Council approval.
- Chair committee meetings to facilitate capital investment decisions and provide guidance by ensuring alignment to policies/standards and Council-approved capital Infrastructure Investment plan and budget.
- Ensure accurate and timely capital budget forecasting and ongoing allocation, while also influencing and negotiating priorities, allocations, and reallocations.
- Lead capital portfolio reporting, including custom reports and presentations, for different audiences, including Council, the Executive Leadership team, and General Managers.
- Monitor financial and reputational risk by proactively managing the Capital Portfolio and adjusting plans and budgets to maximize the available capital budget.
- Make recommendations regarding improvements to the capital portfolio management processes, assessment processes, and levies.
Qualifications
- A degree in Commerce or Engineering plus at least 8 years of experience; OR
- A Professional Engineering designation plus at least 4 years of experience.
- Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
- A thorough understanding of financial planning, capital budget processes, and cost-based rate setting are essential.
- A proven ability to prepare and present complex reports and presentations is required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and experience with relevant programming for dashboards, software for economic modelling, and project management tools will be considered assets.
- Experience using PeopleSoft and FSCM software will be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated project and program management skills, particularly around the development and implementation of new processes, will be considered an asset.
- Success in this position requires excellent strategic, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, along with well-developed political acumen, the ability to deal effectively with organizational dynamics and politics, and an understanding of the complexities of decision-making in the public sector.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
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