Asset Management Analyst - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Division:

Administration

Important Notices & Amendments:

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more.

In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements including hybrid work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees.

Where operational needs align, and while ensuring business requirements and customer service expectations are achieved, employees may have an opportunity to work within a hybrid model, combining working from home and working in the office.

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Job Summary:

Salary Pending Review

Reporting to the Manager, Asset Management Office, the Asset Management Specialist is responsible for the organizational asset data and asset information needs, assisting to find efficiencies and improvements in existing asset management processes and systems, and planning and implementing new systems and processes that help business units align with the Corporate Asset Management strategies.

Education:

Postsecondary degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Formal training in asset management, business analysis, ITIL, project management or other similar discipline is preferred.

Knowledge:

Minimum of 5 years systems or infrastructure management planning, support, feasibility studies, and design experience in a medium to large organization of a complex diverse nature.
Demonstrated understanding of the full life cycle for asset information from multiple perspectives, including information systems and data, assets, asset systems and hierarchies, people and knowledge, business processes, and communication.
Knowledge of business process modeling, structured analysis, design, programming techniques, lean practices and/or continuous quality improvement methods.
Experience with data analytics, trend and forecast analysis.
Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
Demonstrated knowledge in Asset Management and Functional System analysis is preferred.
Direct experience related to the selection, configuration and implementation of solutions for infrastructure asset inventory, work management, budgeting, and related business processes is preferred
Project management experience and in depth experience developing software and business process testing scripts and procedures is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of financial principals, policies, procedures/processes, and reporting requirements is preferred.
Designation or Certification in Asset Management, Accounting, Lean, Business Analysis and Project Management is preferred

Responsibilities:

Provides asset management expertise and support for Engineering, Infrastructure Management and Information Management (25% of time)._
Use, support, analyze, assess and develop current asset management processes, including gathering information and input from stakeholders.
Conducts detailed analysis and forecasting on infrastructure deterioration, risk, and levels of service.
Compiles, collates, a