Asset Management Specialist
Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)Are you naturally collaborative, service-oriented and community-focused? Do you want to make a difference in your community and be part of an organization that has a direct impact on the quality of life of residents in the Comox Valley? At the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) we are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace which is representative of the community we serve.
Our core values-collaboration, service, accountability and sustainability help guide us in everything we do. If you share our commitment and values, please consider applying with us.
In addition to the Comox Valley being an attractive geographic location to live and play, rich in rural agriculture, vibrant urban development, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains, working at the CVRD provides work/life balance through flexible work options, competitive salary and wages, employer-paid benefits package, and municipal pension plan. At the CVRD we value continual learning and growth and support employees’ development through technical, professional, and leadership training.
Working with the CVRD is a plus for everyone. To learn more, visit our website at
www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/about/careers/work-cvrdWe are accepting applications for two (2) permanent full-time Asset Management Specialists to join our team. Reporting to the General Manager, Engineering Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
- Supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the CVRD’s Asset Management Program.
- Coordinating and maintaining asset inventories, condition assessments, and asset performance data across a variety of service areas.
- Supporting operational teams in the development of strategic, tactical and annual asset management and capital work plans.
- Assisting with lifecycle planning activities including asset acquisition, maintenance, renewal and disposal.
- Monitoring and analyzing asset performance information to support evidence-based decision making and long-term service sustainability.
- Supporting the development of maintenance strategies, workflows, procedures and technology initiatives related to asset management systems and maintenance management systems.
- Preparing asset management reports, performance measures and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborating with operational staff, supervisors, managers and the corporate asset management function to align operational activities with organizational asset management objectives.
Our ideal candidate is:
- Collaborative, analytical and highly organized, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, finance or a related field with over three and up to four years of directly related experience in asset management or the operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, solid waste or recreation infrastructure and facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to support asset lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, and data-driven decision making in a public sector or infrastructure environment.
- Knowledgeable in asset lifecycle management principles and asset management frameworks such as ISO 55000.
- Skilled at interpreting complex data, identifying trends and preparing clear, concise reports and recommendations.
- Comfortable working with asset management information systems (AMIS), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
- Able to manage multiple priorities, coordinate projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- A strong communicator who can convey technical information clearly to a variety of audiences.
- Asset management certifications such as CAMP or CAMA are considered an asset.
A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.
This is a CUPE Local 556 position with a current wage rate of $47.08 per hour.
To review the complete job description and to apply go to www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/jobs.
The closing date for this position is May 28 at 3:00 pm. Applications for available positions with the CVRD must be received prior to the indicated closing date and time. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted in a timely manner to arrange an interview. Virtual or in-person interviews are available.
The CVRD respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
The CVRD is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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