Asset Maintenance Specialist

Apply By: Monday, August 17, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

$1,226.83 - $1,521.52 Per week
* Plus pay for water/wastewater certification

* Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day.
Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us.
A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

In this role, you will maintain and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) database; conduct field asset data collection, develop maintenance plans, analyze and research maintenance practices, procedures and implement findings; conduct research and evaluations into emerging technologies, equipment and maintenance methodologies; provide ongoing support across the Huron Elgin Region and advice to staff on maintenance and maintenance issues.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of asset management principles and best practices.
• Technical knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and certification related to the functional/plant areas of work in water and wastewater maintenance operations and administration.
• Ability to travel within the Huron/Elgin Region
• Valid G Driver's License

• Good working knowledge of Agency, regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water/wastewater maintenance operations and health and safety.
• Working knowledge of policies, standards and methods and, environmental impact issues, water quality assurance techniques
• Knowledge and interpretative understanding of environmental legislation (OWRA, EPA, EAA, E ).
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles/practices.
• Knowledge of CMMS, WMS and PC software.
• Knowledge of pulling and compiling data for reports

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of asset and maintenance management principles and best practices including but not limited to:
  Preventive Maintenance Optimization, Reliability
• Centered Maintenance, Maintenance Task Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Total Productive Maintenance, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, etc.
• Analytical and evaluative skills to develop materials and deliver training that is customized to end-users.
• Excellent oral and written skills to liaise with colleagues, vendors and clients and prepare reports.
• Presentation skills to facilitate group meetings and develop and execute formal presentations.
• Skills in the evaluation of business results to improve business performance and make recommendations.
• Problem solving and analytical skills to provide technical guidance and resolve day-to-day technical issues.
• Planning and organizational skills to lead projects.
• Familiarity with data visualization software.

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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