Student, Asset Management Office

Division

Corporate Services - Asset Management Office

Important Notices & Amendments

This position currently falls within our hybrid model, allowing the employee to typically work a minimum of 50% of your time at your regular work location and the other 50% of time at home.

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees. Hybrid work arrangements may vary from one employee to another and may also differ in the number of remote workdays. These opportunities remain subject to the alignment of operational needs, business requirements, and customer service expectations.

Temporary Duration

Approximate Duration: 8 months

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This student position will be responsible for supporting activities related to the infrastructure asset management planning and strategies of the Niagara Region and managed by the Asset Management Office, reporting to the Managers. If you are someone who believes in the role of municipal government in delivering critical services to communities, has a basic understanding of Asset Management, and has a blend of engineering, planning, data science, technical knowledge, and business acumen, then this position may be of interest to you. Additionally, if you enjoy analytical work and coordinating/facilitating activities with a broad range of stakeholders, you might be a great fit for this role.

EDUCATION

Completion of high school diploma or equivalency (i.e. GED) is required

Currently enrolled in a Civil/or equivalent Engineering program, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Project Management, Environmental Sciences, Computer sciences or Geomatics program.

SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Experience in performing statistical analytics with strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work independently and within a team.

General knowledge of finance and project management concepts terminology is considered an asset.

A general understanding of planning, design, construction, contract administration and operations of municipal infrastructure is considered an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Asset Management Office with Asset Management planning and strategic functions for the development of state of good repair (SOGR) planning, corporate asset management resource allocation (CAMRA) for municipal Water, Wastewater, Roads, Storm, Transit, Facilities, and Waste Management asset services.

Apply asset management principles including levels of service and risk across the Region’s assets.

Perform various data analysis and infrastructure renewal research to support the programming for Development / Growth and State of Good Repair (SOGR) capital projects.

Engage and liaise with Capital Project Managers to obtain project status updates, and present progress reports and trends, including but not limited to gap analysis and process improvement initiatives.

Manage and analyze large data sets and apply statistical and/or spatial analysis on the Region’s asset inventory and capital budget project information, such as financial trends and infrastructure performance history/ this will be done utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), GIS, PeopleSoft, MS. Outlook, PowerBI to assist with analysis and summarize results.

Be a part of an exciting and evolving asset management program and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to manage information and report the Region’s metrics effectively and efficiently.

Ability to manage changing priorities, multi-task, and communicate through various media is important in this position, as is attention to detail.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel may be required; the incumbent must supply their own transportation.

Closing Statement

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca

Phone: +05-+80-6000 or 1-800-263-7215

Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511

In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department