Asset Management Consultant and Data Analyst

Asset Management Consultant and

Data Analyst

(Full-time, permanent positions)

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

GM BluePlan Engineering is a dynamic consulting firm providing niche skills in municipal infrastructure planning, asset management, design and construction. Built on robust municipal, environmental, land development and structural engineering services, we have a strong legacy of providing sound technical advice and innovative solutions for our public and private sector clients.

In 2023, GM BluePlan merged with GEI, a leader in providing multi-disciplined engineering and environmental services to a range of private and public sector clients, both domestically and abroad. The combined firms now represent one of Ontario's leading employee-owned design and consulting firms.

Our dynamic work environment encourages teamwork, initiative and creativity. We strive to create the opportunity for both personal and professional growth and development. We are committed to providing a flexible work environment and a competitive compensation package including a benefit and RRSP program. In addition to promoting career development, education opportunities and extra-curricular social activities, we strongly value energetic and creative individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development asset management plans, strategies, decision frameworks, business processes and tools capable of assisting with the development of capital and operating budgets, to provide risk analysis, levels of service and life cycle costing scenarios.


• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of asset management best practices.


• Document current asset management processes, including liaising stakeholders.


• Support the implementation of information management technologies, strategies and best practices.


• Contribute to the refinement of existing and development of new asset management tools, approaches, and concepts.


• Develop and analyze asset data to support asset management planning.


• Create and manage asset inventories and data structures, including the development of relational databases using Microsoft SQL Server.


• Conduct detailed analyses and forecasting on infrastructure deterioration, risk, and level of service information.


• Conduct financial analyses that include but are not limited to development of asset replacement and intervention costs, short and long-range reinvestment forecasting, lifecycle analyses and economic analyses.


• Develop tools or models for the simulation and analysis of condition and investment scenarios.


• Develop reports and visualizations based on asset data and communicate trends and analysis results to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or other relevant education.


• Professional designation (P.Eng. or C.E.T.) or eligibility to apply will be considered an asset.


• 0 - 5 years' experience related to the duties listed above in a municipal or consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with stakeholders on a variety of issues.


• Strong writing capabilities, including technical reports, work plans, business cases and proposals.


• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycles, condition assessment, inspection, rehabilitation, and reconstruction techniques for linear and vertical infrastructure networks (such as transportation, water and wastewater, and facilities).


• Knowledge of and relevant working experience with computerized maintenance/work order management systems, Geographic Information Systems and relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server will be considered an asset.


• Knowledge or experience in computer programming (Python and/or SQL) will be considered an asset.


• Knowledge of asset management best practices including the ISO 55000 series of standards, International Infrastructure Management Manual and others.


• Knowledge of the Canadian Infrastructure Asset Management industry, including Ontario Regulation 588/17.


• Specific certifications or diplomas in asset management and/or project management would be considered an asset.

Candidates who are interested in joining our dynamic team are invited to forward their resume.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.