Asset Management Specialist - Enforcement
City of MississaugaReq ID: 28636 Vacancy Type: Permanent Number of Positions: 2 Closing Date: 10/28/2026 Job Summary The Asset Management Specialist leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Enforcement Division’s asset management program, supporting a diverse portfolio of vehicles, technology, communications equipment, uniforms and specialized operational assets across eight regulatory and enforcement service areas. The role provides strategic and operational leadership through the development of asset strategies, lifecycle and investment plans, governance frameworks, performance measures and business processes that support operational readiness, sustainability, accountability and effective resource allocation. Working collaboratively across corporate and operational teams, the Specialist provides subject matter expertise, oversees asset management systems and data, and leads initiatives that optimize asset performance and support front-line service delivery. Duties and Responsibilities Lead the Division’s asset management program, including the development and implementation of strategies, policies, governance frameworks, standards, controls and performance measures. Establish and maintain consistent processes governing asset planning, acquisition, deployment, utilization, maintenance, replacement, transfer and disposal to support effective life cycle management and accountability. Develop lifecycle plans, replacement forecasts, multi-year asset plans, budget forecasts, business cases and funding recommendations to support long-term investment and resource allocation decisions. Assess asset condition, utilization, criticality, risk, and lifecycle requirements to identify investment priorities, optimization opportunities, funding gaps and future asset needs. Lead procurement planning and acquisition strategies, including requirements development, specification preparation, evaluations, contract administration, vendor management and warranty oversight. Implement and oversee asset management systems, inventories and registries to ensure accurate asset data, effective tracking, lifecycle accountability and audit readiness. Evaluate and optimize asset management technologies and related business processes to enhance asset visibility, system effectiveness and operational efficiency. Develop dashboards, performance measures and management reports and analyze financial, utilization, inventory and lifecycle data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement. Conduct audits, reconciliations, risk assessments and benchmarking activities to strengthen governance, optimize asset performance and support informed decision-making. Provide strategic advice and recommendations regarding asset investment, governance, procurement, lifecycle planning, operational risk and resource allocation. Lead stakeholder engagement, consultation and requirements gathering with Fleet Services, Finance, Procurement, IT, Materiel Management and operational partners to support coordinated asset planning and stewardship. Lead cross-functional initiatives and represent the Division on corporate committees, working groups and enterprise projects to advance asset management objectives and operational effectiveness. Coordinate operational asset stewardship activities, including vehicles, inventories, assignments, transfers, recoveries, replenishment and compliance monitoring. Ensure governance, funding, procurement, training, tracking and life cycle controls are established to support the successful introduction of new programs, services, technologies and operational assets. Performing other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned. Skills and Qualifications Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, Asset Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Information Technology, or related discipline. Minimum of five (5) yea…