Asset Management Coordinator

Kawartha Lakes; Canada; Remote; CAD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring an Asset Management Coordinator in Lindsay, ON. The role focuses on coordinating asset management programs, managing the asset registry, and leading capital planning activities to support municipal infrastructure.

Key duties include preparing budgets, coordinating studies, and liaising with internal and external partners. A degree in a related field and several years of experience are required, with a preference for IAM designation and CityWide proficiency.

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related progressive experience.
• IAM or related designation, or willingness to obtain.
• Ongoing development/certifications (e.g. CityWide, MAF, CET).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act and related legislation.
• Proficiency with CityWide Asset Manager and Capital Planning Analysis modules.
• Strong written and oral communication and attention to detail.
• Valid Ontario G-class driver’s licence.
• Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Administer the municipal asset registry and related data.
• Utilize asset management software to manage data, develop capital forecasts and reconcile costs.
• Coordinate information between division and internal/external partners.
• Lead asset surveys and condition assessments.
• Prepare capital budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Oversee asset management plans and related studies; supervise consultants.
• Coordinate with funding partners for grants and external capital funding.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Financial planning

Business planning

Data analysis

Innovative solutions

Education

University degree in Economics/Finance/Business

IAM designation

MAF certificate

CET designation

Ontario Driver's Licence

Tools

CityWide Asset Manager

Capital Planning Analysis

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is responsible for coordinating asset management programming at the City, including asset registry stewardship, asset management-related studies and capital grant applications.

Asset Management Coordinator

Lindsay, ON

$45.11 - $48.79 hourly (2026)

Manager, Corporate Assets

Normal working hours are 40 hours per week with core working hour between 8 am and 5 pm

Other: General office environment and occasional off site travel. Attend meetings, conferences and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours

• Administer the municipal asset registry and other asset-related data as assigned
• Utilize asset management software and related systems to manage and update asset registry data, develop capital forecasts and reconcile actual with planned capital costs
• Administer, coordinate and critically assess the flow of asset management related information between the division and internal and external partners
• Liaise between internal and external partners as needed to support the mandate of the division
• Administer and implement integrated asset management policies and programming and coordinate divisional asset stewardship on an integrated basis, making sure to integrate and synthesize various asset management inputs into coherent information, analyses and documents
• Prepare capital budgets, long-term financial plans, policies, reports and other documents, or components thereof, as directed
• Lead the preparation and implementation of asset management plans, development charges background studies, water-wastewater rate studies, capital charges studies and other asset management-related plans and studies, including the oversight of consulting teams retained for such studies
• Lead asset surveys and condition assessments for designated assets for which this function is not already assigned to other divisions
• Support and coordinate with divisions respecting their asset stewards, asset surveys and condition assessments, master plans and other asset management-related functions, making sure to critically review, assess and integrate asset management related inputs received from divisions
• Remain abreast of capital grants, inter-municipal partnerships (e.g. boundary road agreements) and similar external capital funding obligations and opportunities, and coordinate with capital funding partners as directed
• Write applications for designated capital grants and support capital grant-related reporting by other divisions
  

Skills/Education Required

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
• Possess an Institute for Asset Management (IAM) or similar designation, or willingness to obtain
• Willing to participate in ongoing development, training and additional certifications as appropriate for the position (e.g. CityWide training, Municipal Accounting and Finance (MAF) certificate, Certified Engineering Technician (CET) designation etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, particularly O. Reg. 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure), and working knowledge of other applicable legislation
• Proficiency with CityWide Asset Manager and Capital Planning Analysis modules an asset
• Demonstrated ability to source and implement innovative solutions to asset management challenges
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills; excellent written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated customer service skills at a level to develop and maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial and business planning processes
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times, complying with all applicable privacy legislation and local policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet and any other related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or the ability to attend work-related activities at various sites within the municipality or at other sites within Ontario
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required

This posting is for an existing, currently open position within Corporate Assets. Applications will be reviewed as received. Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.