Corporate Asset Management Supervisor

About Red Deer 
Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government
The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

The Opportunity:
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a Corporate Asset Management Supervisor to fill a Regular Full-time position. The Supervisor, Corporate Asset Management is responsible for leading and advancing The City’s corporate asset management program by establishing governance, policies, standards, and best practices that support the sustainable management of municipal assets. The position provides strategic leadership to ensure asset management principles are consistently applied across the organization and integrated with long-term financial planning, capital investment, and service delivery objectives.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Business Advisory Services, this position provides leadership and oversight to asset management staff and serves as the corporate subject matter expert for asset management practices, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Top Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the Corporate Asset Management team - Provide direction, assign work, monitor performance, and support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and training.

• Develop and maintain corporate asset management governance frameworks - Establish standards, methodologies, policies, procedures, and governance practices that support consistent asset management across the organization.

• Implement and oversee the Corporate Asset Management Plan - Lead the execution of corporate asset management initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

• Drive organizational adoption of asset management practices - Promote awareness, change management, and consistent application of asset management principles throughout the organization.

• Establish and manage asset information and data governance - Develop asset information standards, data requirements, quality assurance processes, and governance practices to ensure reliable data.

• Oversee asset data quality, integrity, and reporting systems - Ensure corporate asset data is accurate, consistent, accessible, and effectively managed across systems and platforms.

• Develop and maintain asset management reporting and performance measurement frameworks - Create reporting processes, performance indicators, dashboards, and analytics to support organizational decision-making.

• Provide strategic analysis to support infrastructure investment and lifecycle decisions - Analyze asset condition, performance, risks, trends, and investment needs to inform planning and prioritization.

• Identify, assess, and communicate infrastructure risks and opportunities - Monitor emerging issues, recommend mitigation strategies, and support risk-based asset management decisions.

• Build collaborative relationships and provide expert advisory services - Work with departments and external stakeholders to improve asset management maturity, governance, organizational effectiveness, and data-driven decision-making.

Executive Summary of the Role
This role is primarily responsible for leading the organization's corporate asset management program, including team leadership, governance, data management, reporting, analytics, and strategic decision support. The position ensures that asset information is reliable, asset management practices are consistently applied, and organizational leaders have the insights needed to make informed infrastructure investment and lifecycle management decisions.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Planning, or related discipline.

• Professional designation or certification in Asset Management, Engineering, Project Management, or Infrastructure Management considered an asset. 

• 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in asset management, infrastructure planning, facilities management, municipal operations, finance, engineering or related field. 

• In addition to the 9 Core Competencies (i.e., Ethical Conduct & Values, Service Focus, Problem Solving/Thinking, Planning & Organizing, Leadership, Development, Communication & Interaction, Adaptability & Change Management, Understanding the Municipal Political Environment) – the following are specific to this position:

  • Change Leadership 

  • Organizational Thinking and Relationship Management

  • Asset Management and Financial Acumen

  • Analytical and Governance Excellence 

  • Specific Competency 2
     

Affiliation:   Exempt
Status:   Regular Full-time
Remuneration:   $46.23 to $57.77 per hour ($90,495.23 to $113,084.78 per annum)
Hours of Work:   75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools  (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments.  Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are a municipal government, eager to meet tomorrow's challenges. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace. Each of our employees brings diverse experiences and perspectives, as well as unique skills and talents to the job. Our diverse employee base ensures an environment where individual, team, and organizational successes are embraced and celebrated. We strive to ensure a supportive and respectful work environment for all. Employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity within the organization to thrive and attain their highest potential. We welcome your application and look forward to discussing how The City of Red Deer can become your next career choice.