Asset Management​/GIS Coordinator

Job Type
Technologists / Technicians

Organization
Town of Taber

Competition Number
JP26-031

Closing date
Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the Manager of Engineering and Project Management, the Asset Management/GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Coordinator supports the Engineering and Public Works Department in the implementation of the Town’s Asset Management Program and the administration of the Town’s GIS system. The Coordinator establishes asset hierarchies, identifies data gaps, determines levels of service, conducts risk assessments, and develops asset lifecycle strategies for sustainable financial planning.

The individual works collaboratively across all Town departments to support asset management processes as outlined in the Town’s Asset Management Policy. As the GIS lead, this role develops and maintains the spatial infrastructure required to align physical assets with strategic, financial, and service-level priorities. This position falls within the scope of our CUPE Local 2038.

WAGE
: $39.00 per/hour + benefits & pension

HOURS OF WORK
: 40hours/week:
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Multi-disciplinary municipal environment split between an analytical office setting (approx. 80%) and supporting engineering/operations staff at active municipal infrastructure sites (approx. 20%) to verify data and survey assets.
• The Town operates PSD City Wide; comprehensive onboarding and system training will be provided for the successful candidate.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, intensive computer use, and dual-monitor viewing. Fieldwork requires the ability to walk on uneven terrain, stand for extended periods, and safely lift or carry objects/surveying equipment weighing up to 10 kg (20 lbs).
• Field visits involve occasional exposure to outdoor weather extremes, construction noise, dust, and moving traffic. Strict compliance with Town safety policies and mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

• Integrate existing asset management processes, tools, and initiatives into a single corporate reporting structure and inventory system.
• Serve as the system administrator for municipal GIS platforms, including mobile and web-based data collection tools.
• Coordinate, review, accept, and upload asset inventory, condition, and inspection data from internal and external sources while maintaining strict quality control.
• Stay current with applicable GIS and asset management software updates through continuous learning, conferences, and training.

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to collect and maintain infrastructure inventories, including service life, replacement values, and condition attributes.
• Develop long-term lifecycle management programs for municipal assets (roads, bridges, plant treatment systems, stormwater networks, and facilities).
• Liaison across departments to estimate future replacement, rehabilitation, and maintenance costs using standard industry practices.
• Incorporate facility condition assessments and maintenance needs directly into the broader asset management framework

• Conduct site visits to inspect the Town’s assets, monitor contractors, and gather real-world field data.
• Work directly with operational field staff to optimize digital workflows and improve field data accuracy.
• Follow the Town of Taber’s safety policies and procedures and promote a safe work environment.

• Perform statistical analysis and create maps to evaluate service levels, work productivity, asset condition, and infrastructure performance.
• Prepar…