Job Description
Capital Asset & Risk Management Coordinator
Contract Position – 5 to 6 months
Job Posting #: 2025-02
Closing Date: January 28, 2025
The City of Owen Sound is seeking qualified and dedicated applicants for the 5 to 6-month Capital Asset & Risk Management Coordinator contract role. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Services, the Capital Asset and Risk Management Coordinator will develop and implement changes and updates to the City’s Asset Management Plan and Program in accordance with legislation that provides direction to long-range strategic capital planning. The Capital Asset and Risk Management Coordinator will prepare and report on Tangible Capital Assets in accordance with PSAB 3150. This position is also responsible for administrating the corporate liability insurance agreement, including annual renewal, necessary reporting, and recommendation of risk management and mitigation strategies.
Owen Sound is a diverse and culturally rich community located on the southern shores of Georgian Bay in Southern Ontario, approximately two hours north of Toronto and on the doorstep of the Bruce Peninsula. Owen Sound is the largest urban community in Grey and Bruce counties, characterized by a magnificent harbour and bay, two winding rivers, tree-lined streets, an extensive parks system, and tree-covered hillsides and ravines. The City of Owen Sound municipal offices are in the City’s historic downtown core. This welcoming, vibrant, growing community reconciles Urban convenience with a balanced lifestyle. Enjoy visits to galleries, theatres, museums, festivals, the library, local shopping, and dining right outside the doors of City Hall.
The successful candidate will have a university degree or college diploma in engineering, commerce, business, economics, or a related field and experience that is acceptable to the employer. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in asset management or a related field is required. Municipal experience is considered an asset.
Additional Skills/Competencies/Requirements:
- Must possess a working knowledge of the Acts, Regulations, By-laws and an understanding of municipal asset management planning.
- Experience in public infrastructure asset management, including industry best practices. Familiarity with ISO 5500 and Ontario Regulation 588/17 is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, public relations and customer service skills with the ability to always exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment.
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to problem solve.
- Demonstrated a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and to develop effective working relationships.
- Ability to prepare and present written and verbal reports to Senior Management & City Council.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when required.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of asset management principles, processes and practices.
- Possess a demonstrated record of technical competence, customer focus, innovation/creativity, and team advocacy.
- Must understand multi-disciplinary asset requirements to effectively develop and maintain asset procedures and valuation methodologies in the operation, maintenance and upgrade of municipal infrastructure, including but not limited to roads, water and wastewater, bridges, facilities, and parks.
- Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines effectively, with minimal supervision; ability to deal with multiple demands.
- Ability to assist in the development, monitoring and projecting departmental budgets.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, G.I.S., Asset Manager Software, and other related software
- A criminal record check is required of the successful candidate.
The wage rate for this position is $77,987-$95,113. The entire job description can be found below. To explore this opportunity further, we invite applicants to forward their resume and cover letter by January 28, 2025 at 4:30 pm to:
Human Resources
City of Owen Sound
E-mail: hrjobposting@owensound.ca
The City of Owen Sound is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing and respecting diversity. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians Disabilities Act in all aspects of the hiring process upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. It will only be used for candidate selection.
