Requisition ID: 7653
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Department
Service: Asset Management Service
Branch: Capital Plng/Strategic Asset Mgmt Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary (up to 1 year)
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $74,590.88 - $90,759.76 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 18/04/2023

JOB SUMMARY

The Asset Management Branch is responsible for the cost-effective management of the City\xe2\x80\x99s $20 billion public works infrastructure assets, carrying out or overseeing the provision of planning, analysis and needs evaluation specifications, and Request for Proposal (RFP) development, evaluation and selection. You are responsible for identifying interdependencies, conflicts and opportunities across Infrastructure Service\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio of capital construction projects, and recommending scheduling, bundling or other measures to the Senior Engineer. You are also responsible for co-ordinating the Species at Risk requirements for projects, preparing reports on a regular basis, and providing other support to the Senior Engineer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in construction management, engineering or other related field Minimum of 2 years of practical experience working in a municipal capital works environment, including experience in infrastructure construction, maintenance or renewal projects, and asset management.

KNOWLEDGE

• The Occupational Health and Safety Act and specific regulations, programs and guidelines pertaining to construction management/construction health and safety
• Methods, techniques, principles and processes used in the planning, coordination, design, delivery, construction and sequencing of capital infrastructure projects
• Project management methods, practices and software
• Contract management
• Understanding of asset management practices
• Understanding of the processes used in estimating the costs of capital projects
• Applicable legislation governing endangered species and species at risk
• Relevant corporate/departmental/branch/unit policies, guidelines, protocols, procedures and processes
• MS Office, ArcGIS
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Research and analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning, organizational and co-ordination skills
• Ability to administer contracts
• Works effectively as an individual contributor and team player
• Good work ethic
• Reliable and dependable

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa\xe2\x80\x99s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.