Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Jobtailor; Brampton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a seasoned IBM Maximo expert to lead Water & Wastewater platform initiatives. You will act as the functional lead, governing work management, asset information, and Maximo utilization across divisions.

Responsibilities include translating operational needs into functional specifications, evaluating solution options, guiding enhancements, and leading UAT, training, and deployment while coordinating governance with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Asset Management, IT, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or CMMS initiatives.
• Experience with system implementation, upgrade, or business transformation programs.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional solutions.
• Experience working with operational stakeholders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as functional lead and business representative for Maximo platform.
• Provide governance over work management, asset information, and Maximo utilization.
• Lead UAT, design reviews, and deployment readiness.
• Coordinate divisional participation in design, testing, training, deployment, and sustainment.
• Support data governance, reporting enhancements, and performance metrics.

Skills

IBM Maximo Asset Management

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)

Business Requirements Gathering

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Change Management

Data Governance

Reporting and Analytics

Functional Specifications

System Implementation

Configuration Management

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related (Asset Management/IT/Operations/Business)

Tools

IBM Maximo MAS

Job description

• Serve as the primary functional lead and business representative for the Water & Wastewater IBM Maximo platform
• Provide functional leadership and governance over divisional work management, asset management, maintenance planning, and asset information processes
• Own divisional requirements, enhancement requests, and system improvement roadmaps
• Establish business rules, standards, and governance practices for work management, asset information, and Maximo utilization
• Evaluate business needs, operational challenges, and emerging requirements and develop recommendations
• Participate in process reviews, workshops, and requirements gathering with operational, engineering, maintenance, and corporate stakeholders
• Translate operational requirements into functional specifications and business requirements
• Evaluate solution alternatives and recommend approaches that maximize business value while minimizing complexity, risk, and sustainment impacts
• Participate in governance and design reviews to align solutions with business objectives and requirements
• Review and validate Maximo configurations, workflows, and functional designs
• Assess vendor recommendations for alignment with approved processes, standards, and operational requirements
• Coordinate divisional participation in design, configuration, testing, training, deployment, and sustainment
• Lead User Acceptance Testing activities and recommend solution readiness, business acceptance, and production deployment
• Support implementation planning, organizational readiness, change management, and user adoption
• Lead asset data governance initiatives, including data standards, quality requirements, naming conventions, classification standards, and business rules
• Improve reporting, analytics, performance measurement, and decision-support capabilities with divisional and corporate stakeholders
• Monitor system utilization, business adoption, process performance, and user feedback
• Support divisional Maximo roadmaps, continuous improvement initiatives, and future technology enhancements
• Prepare and present recommendations, briefing materials, business cases, reports, and presentations for management and governance committees
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and knowledge transfer on work management processes, asset information standards, and Maximo best practices
• Report to the Manager, Asset Management and Strategic Asset Planning and work closely with the Water & Wastewater Maximo Expert

Requirements

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)
• University degree or college diploma in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Asset Management, Information Technology, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supporting Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), asset management programs, operational technology solutions, or related business improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting system implementation, upgrade, or business transformation initiatives
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional solutions
• Experience working directly with operational stakeholders and technical teams
• Experience supporting organizational change and user adoption initiatives
• Experience within municipal infrastructure, regulated utility environments, Water & Wastewater operations, transportation, energy, or other asset-intensive industries is considered an asset
• Experience with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) or IBM Maximo Asset Management is highly desirable
• Professional certifications such as CAMP, PMP, CBAP, Prosci, P.Eng., or equivalent are considered assets
• Ability to convey complex ideas and concepts through extensive and tactful discussions and negotiations with technical and non-technical audiences
• Advanced verbal communication skills to act as a project lead and facilitate discussions with stakeholders and management
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including presenting to Regional Council and external groups
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact initiatives and manage change
• Advanced systems thinking, conceptual and creative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and clarify complex ideas and material into clear plain language
• Strong analytical skills for trend and gap analysis and issue identification
• Strong time management and organizational skills to oversee multiple complex projects concurrently
• Adaptability in an environment with changing priorities, short timelines, and limited resources
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in IBM Maximo Asset Management and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) while leading functional governance, process improvement, and user adoption initiatives. Capable of translating complex operational requirements into actionable business solutions and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IBM Maximo Asset Management
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
• Business Requirements Gathering
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Change Management

Hard Skills

• Asset Management
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Operational Technology Solutions
• Process Improvement
• Data Governance
• Reporting and Analytics
• Functional Specifications
• System Implementation
• Configuration Management
• Performance Measurement

Soft Skills

• Advanced Verbal Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• CAMP
• PMP
• CBAP
• Prosci
• P.Eng.

Industry Keywords

• Water and Wastewater Operations
• Municipal Infrastructure
• Regulated Utility Environments
• Asset-Intensive Industries
• Business Transformation Initiatives