Infrastructure Planning Engineer

Job Details Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329) Posting Status Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants. Closing Date Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59 p.m. on August 27, 2026. This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly. The Asset Management Department’s responsibility is to take a coordinated approach to asset management that ensures levels of service are met and risks are managed in the most cost-effective manner. The Town’s asset portfolio is currently estimated at $4.9 billion with Core Assets representing approximately 67% of the portfolio at $3.3 billion. The Engineered asset portfolio includes roads, bridges, traffic signals, culverts, sidewalks, multi-use pathways, stormwater management infrastructure, creeks, shoreline and other right-of-way infrastructure. Other key municipal infrastructure includes facilities, parks, trails, fleet and equipment. This position is responsible for asset management planning and lifecycle analysis, annual capital budget and 10-year forecast and asset inventory assessment in compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure). Job Responsibilities Asset Management Planning Develop comprehensive Asset Management Plans that comply with Ontario Regulation 588/17. Document key asset management principles, including asset inventory, lifecycle needs and strategies, infrastructure risk assessments, and replacement costing. Create long-term (25-year) asset renewal and replacement programs and lifecycle strategies for various asset categories, such as pavement, bridges, culverts, storm sewers, sidewalks, pathways, creeks, and shoreline and other right of way assets. Apply advanced forecasting methodologies, establish priority rankings, utilize decision support tools, and implement industry best practices. Develop asset performance measures and targets, monitor performance, and report findings to support financial decision-making. Capital Budgeting and Forecasting Coordinate the development of the annual capital budget and 10-year forecast for infrastructure assets. Engage with town departments, other municipalities, agencies, and organizations such as the Region, MTO, Metrolinx, and developers to ensure collaboration and capital program alignment. Prioritize and align capital programs across asset types and other town program initiatives to facilitate an integrated and coordinated project delivery approach. Make recommendations to departments and senior management regarding project priorities, considering factors such as need, risk, cost, deliverability, resources, and alignment with corporate priorities. Maintain accurate and current unit pricing schedules and conduct periodic audits of actual project costs versus budget to inform future planning and costing. Asset Inventory and Condition Assessment Oversee inventory management, providing a foundation for infrastructure needs analysis. Develop and maintain condition assessment and inventory management programs in line with industry standards and practices. Prepare scope of work documentation for consultant assignments related to infrastructure assessments, feasibility studies, inventory updates, and audits. Supervise and manage consultant assignments, review submitted reports and recommendations. Ensure timely coordination and integration of asset information into Infrastructure Management Systems (IMS). Departmental and Organizational Support Collaborate with other departments to support their asset programs, information, and reporting needs while staying up to date with asset management standards and best practices. Actively participate in the Engineering Design Standards Committee, providing insights from a whole lifecycle cost perspective. Contribute to departmental infrastructure planning studies, including Environmental Assessment Studies, Masterplans, and the Development Charges Study. Oversee the record-keeping of MECP Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) to ensure accessibility for staff or ministry audits as needed. Qualifications Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering, with a P.Eng. designation in good standing. At least five years of relevant work experience. Knowledge of Asset Management principles, Asset Management certification e.g. Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certification is considered an asset. Thorough knowledge of municipal infrastructure assets including procedures and practices related to inventory, condition assessments, lifecycle analysis and forecasting, design, cost estimating, and budgets. Experience in managing projects, complex problem solving, research and data analysis and meeting key deadlines. Experience developing asset rehabilitation and renewal plans and budget forecasts based on asset data. Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and database management tools as well as GIS, Arcpro, asset management solutions and financial systems. Demonstrated communication and leadership skills, proven ability to direct Town staff from a variety of departments, external consultants, agencies, and the public. The successful candidate must hold a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum and will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business. DATED: August 14, 2026 The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates. This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Responsible for developing comprehensive asset management plans and lifecycle strategies for municipal infrastructure in compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17. The role coordinates annual capital budgets, 10-year forecasts, and oversees infrastructure condition assessments and inventory management.

Requires a post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering with a P.Eng. designation and at least five years of relevant work experience. Candidates must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License Class G and proficiency in GIS and asset management software.

• Gestion de projetSouhaitée
• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Gestion des stocksSouhaitée
• LeadershipSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Asset Management Planning
• Lifecycle Analysis
• Capital Budgeting
• Infrastructure Risk Assessment
• Condition Assessment
• Project Management
• GIS
• Arcpro
• Civil Engineering
• Financial Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Cost Estimating
• Inventory Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Leadership

• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

13 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level