Asset Management Coordinator

City of Kawartha Lake; Lindsay; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote/Hybrid work arrangements

OMERS pension

Benefits package including disability

Education reimbursement

Job summary

City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking an Asset Management Coordinator in Lindsay, ON. The role focuses on administering asset registries, developing capital forecasts, and coordinating asset information across divisions and external partners.

The position requires a university degree with municipal asset management knowledge, IAM designation or willingness to obtain, and strong analytical and communication skills. A hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Civil Engineering or related field.
• IAM designation or willingness to obtain.
• Proficiency with CityWide Asset Manager and Capital Planning Analysis modules is an asset.
• Experience with asset management concepts and municipal infrastructure legislation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer the municipal asset registry and related data.
• Use asset management software to manage registries, develop capital forecasts, and reconcile costs.
• Coordinate information flows between division and internal/external partners.
• Lead asset surveys and condition assessments for designated assets.
• Prepare capital budgets and long-term financial plans, reports, and policy documents.
• Oversee asset management plans and related studies and manage consulting partners.
• Support divisions with asset stewardship and master plans.
• Stay informed on grants and partnerships and coordinate with funding partners.

Skills

Asset management knowledge

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Excel proficiency

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

University degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Civil Engineering or related field

IAM designation or willingness to obtain

MAF or CET certifications or equivalent

Tools

CityWide Asset Manager

Capital Planning Analysis modules

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as an Asset Management Coordinator.

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: flexible work hours, remote and hybrid working arrangements, OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Title:

Asset Management Coordinator

Wage: $45.11 hourly (2026)

Reports To: Manager, Corporate Assets

Location: Lindsay, ON

Hours: 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

Job Description

• 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.