Asset Maintenance Specialist

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Espanola; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible learning opportunities

Comprehensive Health Plan

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) seeks a skilled CMMS analyst/maintenance planner to maintain and update CMMS data, conduct field asset data collection, develop maintenance plans and evaluate maintenance practices. The role supports staff with technical guidance and ensures reliable water and wastewater services across Ontario.

Applicants must have knowledge of asset management, CMMS/WMS, and the ability to travel within the Northeastern Region; a valid G driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of asset management principles and best practices.
• Ability to travel within Northeastern Region.
• Experience with CMMS, WMS, and related PC software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the CMMS database.
• Conduct field asset data collection and develop maintenance plans.
• Analyze maintenance practices and implement improvements.

Skills

CMMS knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Valid G license

Tools

CMMS

WMS

PC software

Job description

Apply By:Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

$1,226.83 - $1,521.52 Per week* (plus pay for water and wastewater certification)
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day.

About the job

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 and advice to staff on maintenance and maintenance issues.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• 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 Northeastern Region
• Valid G Driver's License

Knowledge

• 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, EBR).
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles/practices.
• Knowledge of CMMS, WMS and PC software.
• Knowledge of pulling and compiling data for reports

Skills and Ability include

• 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.
• Assist the Capital Manager where necessary in all aspects of the development and management of Third Party Service Agreements, Tender and RFP packages.
• Assist the Capital Manager in the coordination and oversight of major maintenance and capital projects.
• Familiarity with data visualization software.

Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.

We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. In 2023, OCWA staff treat water and wastewater, and provide other technical services for 318 clients in the province including 169 municipalities, 16 First Nations, 108 commercial and industrial clients and 25 government and institutional clients. Municipal clients range in size from populations as large as 1.5 million in the Region of Peel to as small as 2,400 in Moose Factory. This broad scope of experience ensures OCWA has the expertise to solve any issues that may arise, in any size or type of treatment process in the province. Our Agency has grown its municipal client base every year over the past 30 years is proof of this value. We continue to focus on our people and strategies to attract and retain competent staff.

Note: Thank you for your interest, we will contact you only if we choose you for further screening or an interview.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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

What we offer

• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
• You will be eligible for additional pay for certification, should you be successful in completing and maintaining facility water/wastewater operator's licenses
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
• A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

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