Manager Capital Planning - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Division:

Water & Wastewater

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.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

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 AD, W-WW Asset Management, the Manager, W-WW Capital Planning is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of capital budgeting processes by developing and implementing an evidence-based, data-driven approach to infrastructure management.

The Manager is responsible for the development, planning and implementation of capital asset renewal programs and portfolio management strategies to ensure that infrastructure programs are planned, implemented and managed following best practice lifecycle asset management principles, in an effort to optimize sustainability, level of service, whole life cycle cost of assets and reduce service risks.

Education:

Postsecondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration or other related discipline.
Postgraduate certificate as a Certified Asset Management Professional or equivalent is preferred.
Additional training in any of the following areas: ISO55000 methods/approaches, Reliability Engineering, Accounting/ Finance and Operations Management is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.

Knowledge:

10 years of directly related experience in strategic physical asset management, program management and the development of prioritized, evidence based capital and maintenance budgets via asset level condition, risk & performance condition, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Experience in the water & wastewater or municipal sector(s) is preferred.
Significant experience in asset life cycle management in a utility related environment, including the following areas of specialization: strategic capital planning, optimization of capital renewal and maintenance management, level of service analysis, cost benefit analysis, asset and service risk assessment and management, capital asset renewal and rehabilitation planning, demand management, growth and project management.
Knowledge and understanding of business planning and budget preparation, including; capital investment rationalization, asset operating and maintenance planning and lifecycle value analysis.
Knowledge of Water & Wastewater related legislation, standards and regulations.
Experience in water and wastewater delivery, collection systems and treatment is preferred.
Proficiency in Tangible Capital Assets Regulations (PSAB 3150) and reporting is preferred.
Experience with municipal budgeting process is an asset.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) in good standing with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist is preferred.
Preferred professional designations: Asset Management Professional and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

Responsibilities:

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