Job Description

Description

Facilities Infrastructure Analyst

(Temporary Full Time for approximately 18 months)

Competition Number

2023-392

Job Code

1355

Posting Date

November 28, 2023

Closing Date

December 10, 2023 (at 6:00pm)

Job Status

Temporary Full-Time

The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.

The City of Kitchener is WHERE you want to work! Learn more about the top reasons to join us:

Position Overview:

Facilities Management (FM) is continuously improving to enhance the quality and value of the services it provides to stakeholders. The Facilities Infrastructure Analyst position is responsible for working closely with stakeholders to develop capital work plans that support community need and a state of good repair (SOGR), ensuring alignment with the City\'s sustainability, accessibility, and customer service objectives.

If you are interested in making an impact and passionate about facilities, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of future-focused team dedicated to ensuring our 200+ facilities optimally support service delivery in our community.

Responsibilities:

• Identify needs and update condition of facility infrastructure assets based on stakeholder feedback, known work history, and assessment results;
• Develop and implement processes and tools used in conducting facility assets and infrastructure needs analysis and validation;
• Identification of required infrastructure remediation, alternative approaches, and costing;
• Perform cost-benefit analysis of remediation approaches and scheduling to maximize asset lifecycle;
• Analyze current long-term needs and expected demands on divisions;
• Liaise with assigned divisions to create workplans and preliminary budget estimates;
• Supports stakeholders with planning and asset management functions i.e. data for strategic plans, decommissioning, disposal etc;
• Facilitate work with stakeholders to prioritize integrated project plans and funding strategies i.e. grant submissions and management;
• Integrate SOGR needs with stakeholder needs to achieve efficiencies and minimize disruptions to programs and business operations;
• Support and plan for corporate priorities such as sustainability or accessibility goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-year diploma or degree in a related field, such as electrical, mechanical or structural engineering; building sciences; architecture or facilities management;
• Minimum 4-7 years related experience;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and competency in using technical design software such as AutoCAD considered an asset;
• Knowledge of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and other systems;
• Knowledge of construction design principles, methods and costing and facility operations and maintenance practices and costs;
• Strong organizational, research and analysis skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve complex problems, working collaboratively with various suppliers, consultants, contractors, and partners;
• Ability to communicate and work with various levels of internal and external contacts and to lead and earn the respect and confidence of a project team;
• Skilled in the use of a personal computer using software packages such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, AutoCAD, Asana and Revit;
• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization and to participate as an effective team member.
• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at , or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":

"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:

1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.

2. within the same Division in the case of students."

Department

Infrastructure Services

Division

Facilities Management

Union Affiliation

CUPE 791

Number of Positions

1

Hours of Work

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location

Initial Location

Kitchener Operations Facility

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

$74,235- $92,795

Grade/Band

9

City of Kitchener