FACILITIES ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANNER
Regular Full Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are currently hiring for one Regular Full Time employee to join our rapidly growing Facilities division, within the greater Parks, Recreation, Culture & Facilities department. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and developing City-owned facilities lifecycle plans and schedules and budgets. You will use your excellent research and analytical skills to use data to determine if repairs or replacements are required throughout various City facilities, while ensuring you are abiding by building bylaws, codes and regulations. As the Facilities Asset Management Planner, you will act as the Project Manager of an array of asset management, facility maintenance and capital projects. This will include preparing and overseeing budgets concerning the City’s buildings and necessary equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will utilize their excellent communication and relationship building skills, while working with a variety of internal and external contacts. You will further work with staff and outside contractors to ensure that work is completed effectively. If you enjoy utilizing your knowledge of facility lifecycle planning, while working with a wide variety of people, we look forward to your application!
Our ideal candidate will have completed a Diploma in Building Systems Technology or a related field, plus at least 3 years of related experience in asset management of facilities. An equivalent combination of training and experience may also be considered. Please note that a Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Municipal experience in asset management
- Experience performing Facilities Condition Assessment and cost estimation
- Experience in Maximo and VFA will be considered an asset
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $47.67 - $56.34. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on September 30, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.