Manager, Infrastructure Planning

Job Details

Permanent Full-Time (Non-Union)

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Applications for this position must be received by no later than 11:59p.m. on June 21, 2026.

• A hybrid work schedule
• A defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive health plan complemented with life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

The Asset Management Department’s responsibility is to oversee the strategic planning of the Town’s multi-billion-dollar municipal infrastructure portfolio (including roads, storm, parks, facilities, vehicles and equipment). The Town takes a coordinated approach to asset management that ensures asset performance is maintained, and service risks are managed in the most cost-effective manner. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Asset Management, this position provides leadership and strategic direction for the planning of a comprehensive corporate asset management program for the Town of Oakville.

It is responsible for asset planning, lifecycle analysis and risk assessment, annual capital budget development and asset inventory management in compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) and the Town’s Corporate Asset Management Strategy.

• Oversee the Development of the Town’s Corporate Asset Management Plan in compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17.
• Develop key asset management principles and frameworks for managing assets, including asset inventory management standards, lifecycle analysis and strategies, infrastructure risk assessments, costs benefit analysis and asset service level performance.
• Create long-term (25-year) asset renewal and replacement programs and lifecycle strategies for $4.9 billion in Town infrastructure with the objective to maximize asset value and minimize service delivery risks.
• Establish advanced forecasting methodologies, prioritization frameworks and optimize the use of decision support software tools to implement industry best practices in asset management.
• Develop asset performance measures and targets, monitor performance, and report findings to Senior Management and Council to support financial decision-making.
• On-going assessment of the Corporation’s level of asset management maturity, development of continuous improvement plans and monitoring progress.
• Present Corporate Asset Management plans and asset related reports and recommendations for approval to Senior Management and Council.

• Lead the development of the Town’s annual capital budget and 10-year forecast for infrastructure renewal and replacement of Town assets to ensure state of good repair service targets are met.
• Prioritize and align capital programs across asset types and other Town capital programs to facilitate an integrated and coordinated project delivery approach.
• Make recommendations to departments and Senior Management regarding project priorities, considering factors such as need, risk, cost, deliverability and alignment with corporate priorities.
• Support the review and implementation of the Town’s infrastructure planning studies such as, Master planning studies, Environmental Assessment studies and Development Charges study.
• Liaise with other municipalities, agencies, and organizations such as the Region, MTO, Metrolinx, and developers to ensure collaboration and capital program alignment.
• Provide professional, expert advice and information relating to Town infrastructure as it relates to capital project scope, costing, condition, budgeting, and implementation.
• Ensure accurate and current unit pricing schedules and conduct periodic audits of actual project costs versus budget to inform future planning and costing.

• Ensure timely coordination and integration of asset data and information into Infrastructure Management Systems (IMS) to support…