Asset Advisor
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Posting ID: 3742
Department: Corporate Services
Division: Capital Construction & Realty
Pay Range: $96,256 - $128,372
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville,Ontario
Employee Group: MMSG
Posting Date: December 12, 2024
Application Deadline: January 5, 2025
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Asset Management and State of Good Repair, the Asset Advisor is a subject matter expert role that will lead the development and implementation of the Capital Construction and Realty Asset Management program. This position will supervise the team responsible for Facilities Capital Planning, Compliance and Building Sciences.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for supervising, mentoring, and training a team responsible for Facilities Capital Planning, Regulatory Compliance and Building Sciences.
- Lead strategic and tactical projects related to the overall Asset Management program.
- Capital programming to develop a prioritized annual state of good repair budget, including a 10 year capital forecast.
- Design in-house programs to implement Asset Management strategy, Capital Works in progress reporting and state of good repair projects.
- Research and make recommendations to enable a risk-based approach to programming state of good repair projects.
- Collect and review operational and maintenance data to perform trend analyses used to program the state of good repair capital program.
- Lead and complete feasibility studies for facility improvements.
- Provide support in organizing, leading and reviewing building and property Condition Assessments following the ASTM standards and best construction practices.
- Ensure the full involvement of client divisions/departments in the implementation of projects.
- Prepare technical reports and staff reports.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Asset Management or Construction Project Management, or similar, with a strong background in Project Management.
- Certification in Asset Management.
- 6-10 years of directly related experience in leading Asset Management and Capital Budget programming for Facilities assets.
- Experience delivering projects, as well as expert planning, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, along with strong facilitation, negotiation and dispute resolution skills are required to interface with multiple stakeholders including regional staff, residents, contractors, and consultants.
- Knowledge of evolving technologies, architecture, municipal/regional facilities operations, in-depth technical engineering and construction knowledge and be familiar with relevant standards, documentation and legislation.
- Demonstrated experience with teamwork, public tendering processes and contract administration.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in MS Office – Excel.
- Experience leading/supervising staff.
- Knowledge of building science, building elements & systems, construction practices and construction terminologies, and contract administration.
- In-depth knowledge of Federal and Provincial Acts and Regulations relating to Capital Construction and Realty’s services (i.e. Occupational Health & Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, Building Code Act, Ontario Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Electrical Safety Code, etc.).
- Auditor training or experience along with knowledge of process mapping and continual improvement.
Working/ Employment Conditions
- Travel may be required between locations within Halton Region, the incumbent must have and supply own transportation.
- Flexibility in working hours may be required on occasion.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.
