Asset & Infrastructure Lead

About Us

Located in Innisfil, Inn Services is an award-winning, progressive organization that delivers the highest quality water and wastewater services to Innisfil and other municipalities. We serve over 13,000 households or residences and have over $1.48 billion in infrastructure. Inn Services operates facilities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

To provide safe, reliable, and cost-efficient water and wastewater services, through innovation, that are valued by our communities. To foster an inclusive, supportive, family-oriented utility that values our employees and our communities.

To be Canada's most innovative water and wastewater utilities.

• Safety
• Innovation & Efficiency
• Quality & Reliability
• Supportive & Respectful Culture
• Training & Education
• Family Oriented
• Strong Community, Leadership & Presence
• Fiscal Prudence

• We have a fantastic workplace culture!
• We welcome fresh, innovative ideas!
• We are a flexible company that offers hybrid work!

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and administration of the Asset Management Program for Inn Services' water and wastewater infrastructure as well monitor and manage projects related to existing infrastructure condition assessments, enhancements and replacement. This program will include Asset Management Policies, Strategies and Plans and the supporting frameworks required for effective asset management practices (e.g. systems, processes, procedures) for water and wastewater assets.

This role will serve as a subject matter expert for asset management and help define required asset management functions and links to long-term financial planning for the prioritization of investments in asset lifecycle activities.

• Develop and maintain an asset management plan for Inn Services' water and wastewater assets as required to comply with relevant legislation and guidelines and to facilitate effective decision making concerning the timing and prioritization of asset lifecycle projects and associated budget development and long-term financial plans.
• Responsible for leading and supporting the development of an asset management information system (which includes a Computerized Maintenance Management System, asset analytics, GIS, etc.) and developing policies, procedures, strategic objectives, performance indicators, risk assessment and lifecycle strategies.
• Responsible for collecting, maintaining and evaluating complete and accurate asset management data.
• Collaborates with various service area resources on development, implementation and administration of asset management framework and asset management plan content for each asset category including service levels, performance measures, risks, demand drivers and data improvement plans.
• Collaborates with the Corporate Services Leads on corporate software used for the asset management information system and with Corporate Finance on the integration of asset management data with tangible capital assets data.
• Oversees and performs inspection of water and wastewater infrastructure to maintain accurate condition information for individual assets.
• Identifies critical assets with consequence of failure to recommend and prioritize appropriate operational repairs and/or capital works
• Responsible for the use of external technical and engineering related consulting resources engaged by the service area, providing direction and monitoring their activities and budget
• Engages in full project management process for Inn Services related infrastructure projects ensuring that Inn Services' interests are addressed and provide regular updates on the progress of projects.
• Conducts periodic reviews of all asset management data and performs analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of data quality. Provides recommendations to management and manages development and execution of workplans to implement corrective measures and ensure continuous improvement of asset management data and practices.
• Researches and identifies grant opportunities to fund asset management projects and works collaboratively with departments to prepare and submit grant applications and manage grants received.
• Manages, reviews, analyzes and/or directs the review of technical studies and reports pertaining to asset management, and provide comments and/or recommendations respecting same.
• Prepares reports and conducts research in order to satisfy inquiries by Inn Services Board or establish direction through Inn Services Board motions.
• Participates in the education and training of staff, Board members and other stakeholders on asset management practices and program.
• Works with Corporate Purchasing and departments on the preparation, review and administration of tenders, RFPs, technical specifications, contract documents, etc. related to asset management initiatives and contracts.
• Responds to enquiries, delivers…