Asset Management Officer

Senate of Canada | Sénat du Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal parliamentary institution in Canada is seeking an Asset Management Officer to provide material management services and advice to Senators and their staff. The incumbent will manage asset inventories, ensure compliance with Senate policies, and contribute to planning projects involving retrofits and moves. A secondary education completion or related experience is required, along with previous asset management experience. Knowledge of the Canadian Parliament is an asset.

Qualifications

• Manage assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Provide advice on materiel management policies.
• Ensure compliance with Senate policies regarding material assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide material management services to a portfolio of clients.
• Plan and coordinate projects involving client office retrofits.
• Conduct asset inventory verifications and audits.

Skills

Managing assets over their full life cycle

Client service delivery methods

Conducting asset inventory audits

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Successful completion of secondary education or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE

Asset Management Officer

Selection Process Number: 11428903

Directorate: Property and Services

Classification: SEN 6: $70,415 - $89,097

Job Type: Determinate Appointment (Term, 6 months +)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Sunday January 4, 2026

About The Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Materiel Management and Logistics, the incumbent is accountable for providing material management services, advice and consultative guidance to a client portfolio comprised of Senators, Senators’ staff and/or Senate Administration personnel, for ensuring compliance with Senate policies, directives and entitlements regarding material assets.

They are also a key contributor in planning and coordinating projects that involve client office retrofits, moves and closures, as well as other projects or sub-projects for the identification and tracking of assets in Senate-occupied buildings.

The incumbent is also responsible for conducting asset inventory verifications and audits.

Open to

Open to the general public to staff one (1) determinate position of twelve (12) months within the Property and Services Directorate.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier‑free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of secondary education or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the duties of the position
• Experience in managing assets over their full life cycle
• Experience in providing advice to clients on materiel management policies
• Experience in client service delivery methods and techniques to provide a high‑quality front‑line service
• Experience in conducting asset inventory audits and making corrections to inventory lists
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Knowledge of the Canadian Parliament and the Canadian political landscape is considered an asset.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension: B

English Written Expression: B

English Oral Interaction: B

French Reading Comprehension: B

French Written Expression: B

French Oral Interaction: B

Competencies

• Integrity
• Respect
• Service
• Action Management
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Communication
• Dependability

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.