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Town of Oakville

Fixed Asset Analyst

Oakville, ON · On-site

Job Responsibilities Asset Management Planning & Prioritization Management * To maintain the Town of Oakville's asset registry in compliance with PSAB and O reg 588/17 regulation in order to support ...

Hydro Ottawa

Asset Management Engineer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

We are seeking an Asset Management Engineer, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future. Are you ready to make a difference ...

IMP Group

Asset Management Specialist

Ottawa, ON · On-site

Responsible to the IMP CP140 Aurora OWSS Project Manager, in support of the DND CP140 Aurora ... Other duties assigned in support of Equipment Asset Management Specialists within the department.

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How much do asset manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for asset manager in Hamilton, ON is $78,623.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,874.00 and $97,220.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an asset manager?

An asset manager oversees the investment of the financial assets of a company or individual. While the title most commonly refers to financial investors, it can apply to real estate as well. Typically, you work for an investment firm, managing assets for their roster of clients. As an asset manager, your specific duties vary by the exact position, but your responsibilities center on guiding investment decisions, which involves staying abreast of market trends. You may also be responsible for updating financial policies. Asset management means you must work in the best interests of your employer or client. You are expected to handle money responsibly and have excellent communication skills, providing periodic reports to keep the client informed. You typically work as either a financial or real estate asset manager, so having experience with a relevant firm is crucial.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an asset manager?

To thrive as an Asset Manager, you need strong analytical abilities, financial acumen, and a solid understanding of asset management principles, often supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with portfolio management software, financial modeling tools, and certifications like the CFA are highly beneficial. Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills help Asset Managers build client relationships and lead investment strategies. These competencies ensure effective oversight of assets, mitigate risks, and optimize returns for clients or organizations.

What are some common challenges asset managers face when managing diverse investment portfolios?

Asset Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing risk and return across a variety of asset classes, staying updated with market trends, and responding to changing client objectives. Managing portfolios requires continuous analysis and rebalancing to ensure alignment with clients’ goals, which can be complicated by market volatility or regulatory changes. Effective communication with clients and collaborating with research analysts, compliance teams, and other stakeholders is also crucial to successfully navigating these challenges.

What do you do as an asset manager?

An asset manager is responsible for overseeing and managing a company's or client's investment portfolio, including real estate, stocks, or other assets. They analyze market trends, make investment decisions, and optimize asset performance, often using financial analysis tools and requiring relevant certifications. Their goal is to maximize returns while managing risk within set investment strategies.
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Infographic showing various Asset Manager job openings in Hamilton, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,623 per year, or $37.8 per hour.

Manager, Asset Management & Technical Standards

Ottawa, ON • On-site

Hydro Ottawa
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Full-time

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Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation's Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario's largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a Manager, Asset Management & Technical Standards, a change champion and innovative leader ready to embrace the opportunity to guide and mentor others, and enable them to do their best work. And in doing so, to leave a legacy.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Distribution Engineering & Asset Management, the Manager, Asset Management & Technical Standards drives the strategic leadership, technical standardization, and long-term lifecycle optimization of Hydro Ottawa's distribution assets. The Manager, Asset Management & Technical Standards is responsible for defining and enforcing robust engineering standards, and balancing system design safety and Protection & Control philosophies with long-term asset lifecycle analysis. A core responsibility of this role is delivering strategic guidance to ensure best-in-class asset performance while proactively meeting escalating customer expectations for reliability, electrification, and grid safety. By embedding ISO 55000 lifecycle principles, the Manager, Asset Management & Technical Standards ensures that all physical assets, and the distribution system as a whole, are safely standardized, accurately evaluated, and strategically sustained to maximize long-term value.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead, mentor and manage a team of supervisors and engineers, establishing technical governance, setting departmental goals, optimizing workload distribution, and conducting performance reviews to drive a safe, high-performing engineering culture.

  • Drive the long-term sustainment and resilience of the distribution network by seamlessly aligning standards with proactive asset renewal and optimized maintenance strategies.

  • Lead the strategic development, defense, and continuous optimization of Asset Management Plans and maintenance methodologies to ensure corporate practices remain aligned with ISO 55000 standards.

  • Oversee the technical authorities on engineering standards, equipment approvals, and system coordination logic to establish a safe, resilient, and interoperable grid baseline.

  • Navigate complex regulatory compliance frameworks, industry standards, safety codes, and provincial and municipal mandates, providing the technical justification and risk modeling required for the Distribution System Plan and Ontario Energy Board Rate Applications.

  • Develop, defend, and strategically manage the department's annual operational and maintenance and capital expenditure budgets, optimizing resource allocation across standards development, protection coordination, and asset management.

  • Direct the application of advanced asset health indexing, lifecycle costing algorithms, and root-cause failure investigations to predict equipment risks and inform data-driven capital replacement.

  • Oversee the scoping and scoring of System Renewal capital projects, utilizing the corporate Value Framework to prioritize capital allocation toward the highest-risk assets.

  • Anticipate the long-term impacts of electrification, climate change, and distributed energy resource integration on distribution assets, steering the team toward forward-thinking engineering standards and practices.

  • Champion the Engineering Development Program within the department, actively guiding the mentorship, technical progression, and professional licensure of Engineer Interns to secure the engineering talent pipeline.

  • Serve as Hydro Ottawa's primary subject matter authority on distribution asset management and technical standards during industry consultations, policy working groups, and formal regulatory reviews with bodies such as the Ontario Energy Board, Independent Electricity System Operator, and Ministry of Energy and Mines.

  • Actively participate in the company's Business Continuity Plan, On-Call programs, and the Electricity Emergency Response Program.

  • Formulate and deliver comprehensive presentations and engineering reports to executive decision-makers, regulatory bodies, and diverse public and private stakeholders.

  • Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university

  • Professional Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a leadership role

  • Experience in an electric utility engineering environment considered an asset

  • Knowledge of ISO 55000 Asset Management considered an asset

  • Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence ("AI") during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:Ottawa, ON

This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation.


Pay Range Minimum:$107,281.34Pay Range Maximum:$156,908.00Posting End Date (if applicable):August 22, 2026

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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