Manager, Asset Management and GIS

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application.

We are actively recruiting for a qualified professional, highly skilled and experienced individual to assume the role of Manager, Asset Management & GIS. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Manager, Asset Management & GIS is responsible for managing the Asset Management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division and for leading the development, enhancement and sustainment of a corporate asset management system that supports the City of Yellowknife's organizational objectives. Working across all Departments, this position works closely with internal and external resources to realize the City's service delivery objectives through effective and efficient asset management.

The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of asset management and GIS. This knowledge is normally acquired through a post-secondary bachelor's degree in civil engineering, planning, business, construction, real estate, project management, or a related field. A minimum of 8 years' experience in ISO 55000 asset management best practices, as well as a firm understanding of enterprise asset management applications/software systems, project and organizational management within the public sector is required. The incumbent must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years' progressive experience supervising and/or managing staff.

The City of Yellowknife offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, including a monthly housing allowance, a defined benefit pension plan and relocation assistance. For further information or clarification of the job description, please contact Human Resources at: hr@yellowknife.ca.

Qualified applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please visit the City of Yellowknife website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.