Facility Asset Management Technologist

Edmonton Catholic Schools -
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Permanent
$89,000–$110,100 a year
19 hours ago

Qualifications

AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
Engineering
CMMS
Revit
Records management
Bachelor's
HVAC
Engineering Technology
Organizational skills
Construction Management
Communication skills

Full job description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 50,000 students and over 5,500 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Facility Asset Management Technologist

Requisition ID: 11613

Hours Per Week: 35

Position: New

FTE: 1

Department: Facility Infrastructure

No Months Per Year: 12

Position Status: Permanent

Employee Group: OOS

Rate of Pay: $89,000 - $110,100

Posting Closing Date: 8/7/26

The Facility Asset Management Technologist leads the development and implementation of the Division's facility asset management program to support proactive maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term infrastructure stewardship. The position establishes asset management processes, asset inventories, preventive maintenance strategies, and lifecycle planning tools that inform maintenance priorities, capital investment decisions, and long-term renewal planning. As the Division's subject matter expert in facility asset management, the role provides technical analysis and recommendations that support effective allocation of maintenance and capital resources across the facility portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Asset Management Program Support (25%)

Develop and implement asset management processes, frameworks, and tools to support proactive maintenance and lifecycle planning.
Establish and maintain comprehensive facility asset inventories across all major building systems and asset classes.
Develop asset classification standards, documentation requirements, and procedures for ongoing asset data management.
Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements to asset management practices and processes.
Develop asset management standards, processes, and decision-support tools to support consistent asset management practices.

Data Collection & System Development (20%)

Design and implement methodologies for collecting, validating, and managing facility asset data.
Lead asset inventory development through coordination with maintenance staff, project teams, contractors, and consultants.
Develop and maintain asset management databases, systems, and reporting tools that support lifecycle planning and decision-making.
Collect and validate data from multiple sources, including record drawings, operations manuals, BMCS control systems, utility information, manufacturer’s information, and physical on-site data directly from equipment rating plates.
Analyze asset information and identify data gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Ensure asset information generated through capital projects is incorporated into Division asset management systems and records.

Lifecycle Analysis & Planning (20%)

Use facility condition assessments and lifecycle analysis for major building systems and asset classes.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance strategies and lifecycle plans to improve asset reliability and extend service life.
Develop risk-based prioritization methodologies for maintenance, deferred maintenance, and capital renewal initiatives.
Develop transparent and defensible prioritization approaches to support maintenance and capital investment decisions.
Analyze asset condition, risk, performance, and service impacts to identify renewal priorities.
Provide evidence-based recommendations to support capital planning, maintenance prioritization, and resource allocation decisions.

Technical Advisory & Project Support (15%)

Act as the Division's subject matter expert in facility asset management and lifecycle planning.
Provide technical advice regarding asset conditions, maintenance strategies, asset performance, and renewal requirements.
Advise management on asset-related risks and operational impacts.
Support early project development and costing through technical review of building systems and lifecycle implications.
Review capital project documentation to ensure maintenance requirements, warranties, manuals, and technical records are complete and appropriate.

Stakeholder Collaboration (10%)

Collaborate with maintenance supervisors, division staff, and project managers to support asset management objectives.
Facilitate asset-related discussions and communicate lifecycle risks, asset conditions, and renewal requirements to stakeholders.
Prepare reports, presentations, and planning information to support facility planning and decision-making.

Contract & Consultant Coordination (10%)

Coordinate consultant and contractor activities related to asset condition assessments, technical studies, and asset evaluations.
Develop scopes of work for condition assessments and technical consulting services.
Review consultant findings and technical deliverables for quality, completeness, and alignment with Division requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or other related disciplines.
Minimum five years of experience in facility asset management, lifecycle planning, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation with ASET, or other relevant certification, is considered an asset.
Experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit is considered an asset.
Strong understanding of compliance regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Building Code Legislation
Advanced knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning methodologies, condition assessment practices, and capital renewal planning.
Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance strategies and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
Comprehensive knowledge of building systems including HVAC, controls, mechanical, electrical, roofing, infrastructure, and architectural systems.
Familiarity with facility design and construction processes, materials, and methods.
Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), asset management software, and asset information management practices.
General knowledge of the Division’s operations and business and general understanding of the Division’s mission and vision in a faith-based environment.
Knowledge of records management principles, the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and the Access to Information Act (ATIA).
Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Knowledge and alignment with the Division's administrative procedures.

Skills:

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical information and develop practical solutions.
Strong capability to develop asset management frameworks, processes, standards, and decision-support tools.
Proficiency with CMMS platforms, asset management systems, database management, and data analytics tools.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
Ability to manage, analyze, and interpret large and complex data sets.
Exceptional blueprint and technical drawing interpretation skills.
Ability to conduct condition assessments and lifecycle analysis of facility assets.
Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports, business cases, recommendations, and presentations.
Skilled in verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and ability to facilitate discussions.
Ability to influence decision-making through technical analysis, data, and evidence-based recommendations.

Competencies:

Understands long-term asset risks and opportunities and develops recommendations that support sustainable planning.
Evaluates complex technical, operational, and financial information to identify trends, risks, priorities, and opportunities.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and independently develops new processes, systems, and solutions where established practices do not exist.
Exercises sound professional judgment when evaluating competing priorities, assessing risk, and formulating recommendations.
Builds credibility and trust with stakeholders and effectively influences decisions through expertise, communication, and collaboration.
Develops productive working relationships across departments and with external partners to achieve organizational objectives.
Takes ownership for the quality, accuracy, and reliability of asset information, analysis, and recommendations.
Effectively manages changing priorities and evolving organizational requirements.
Ensures asset information, analysis, and documentation are complete, accurate, and reliable.
Pursues opportunities to improve asset management practices, data quality, preventative maintenance strategies, and lifecycle planning processes.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Make a real difference: Your expertise directly impacts the success of the division’s administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
Be part of a dynamic team: Be part of a collaborative team that works with many diverse groups and builds meaningful connections.
Continuous learning: Embrace new technologies and challenges, growing your technical skillset through provided training opportunities.
100% employer-paid benefits, including: Health, Vision, and Dental.
A Health/Wellness Spending Account.
EFAP – Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Paid Time Off, including vacation time, personal days, and Christmas break.
Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) – Personal Days.
7-hour workdays, 35 hours per week for a 1.0 FTE.
Competitive salary and pension

Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace that welcomes and values candidates from diverse backgrounds. We hire employees of all faiths for non-teacher positions.

As a Catholic School Division receiving public funding, our schools and departments are imbued with our Catholic Faith. Candidates are expected to exhibit respect and sensitivity towards our Catholic beliefs and practices embraced by both students and staff.

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.

Before employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check dated within six months of hiring.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only qualified candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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