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The City of Saskatoon is hiring a Deputy Assistant Chief – Asset Management to lead asset lifecycle management, oversee the Logistics Division’s Maintenance and Mechanical sections, and drive the implementation of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) within Saskatoon Fire.

The work you'd be involved in:

This position is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle management of all departmental assets, ranging from procurement and maintenance to disposal, ensuring the efficient and strategic use of resources through Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) in alignment with the Saskatoon Fire Department’s (SFD) strategic goals. Duties include:

• Manages the Maintenance and Mechanical sections within the Logistics Division of the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD).
• Leads the transition from the department’s legacy asset management systems to SAP’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform, ensuring integration into a modern digital infrastructure.
• Manages assigned staff; hires, approves work schedules, assesses staffing needs, identifies and pursues other resources if necessary and performs layoff and recall.  Plans and approves staff development.  Conducts performance management and, when required, disciplinary action.  
• Collaborates with the SFD Executive Officer team to ensure logistical and operational strategies meet the needs of the Saskatoon Fire Department. 
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the operating and capital budgets for the division, including expenditure analysis and financial forecasting.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, accountability, and service delivery across the department. 
• Manages the procurement, inventory, and disposition of departmental assets, ensuring proper documentation and lifecycle tracking. 
• Plans, tracks, and supports training and certification requirements for all Logistics staff to ensure continuous improvement. 
• Utilizes EAM system data to forecast long-term maintenance requirements, repair trends, and associated costs. 
• Establishes operational goals, performance standards, and outcome measurements within the EAM framework. 
• Implements and monitors preventative maintenance programs to extend the life and efficiency of departmental assets. 
• Ensures all asset management activities meet regulatory and safety compliance requirements.
• Updates the department’s inventory processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Acts as a liaison between SFD and City of Saskatoon Facilities staff.  
• Supports and promotes a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and departmental policies. 
• Acts as a member of the Management/Labor Committee with Local 80, I.A.F.F. 
• Assumes the duties of the Assistant Chief of Logistics and Fire Service Technology, as required.
• Represents the Department and the City of Saskatoon with other agencies in public and private sectors.   
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

The type of person we are looking for:

• Manages the Maintenance and Mechanical sections within the Logistics Division of the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD).
• Leads the transition from the department’s legacy asset management systems to SAP’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform, ensuring integration into a modern digital infrastructure.
• Manages assigned staff; hires, approves work schedules, assesses staffing needs, identifies and pursues other resources if necessary and performs layoff and recall.  Plans and approves staff development.  Conducts performance management and, when required, disciplinary action. 
• Collaborates with the SFD Executive Officer team to ensure logistical and operational strategies meet the needs of the Saskatoon Fire Department.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the operating and capital budgets for the division, including expenditure analysis and financial forecasting.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, accountability, and service delivery across the department.
• Manages the procurement, inventory, and disposition of departmental assets, ensuring proper documentation and lifecycle tracking.
• Plans, tracks, and supports training and certification requirements for all Logistics staff to ensure continuous improvement.
• Utilizes EAM system data to forecast long-term maintenance requirements, repair trends, and associated costs.
• Establishes operational goals, performance standards, and outcome measurements within the EAM framework.
• Implements and monitors preventative maintenance programs to extend the life and efficiency of departmental assets.
• Ensures all asset management activities meet regulatory and safety compliance requirements.
• Updates the department’s inventory processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Acts as a liaison between SFD and City of Saskatoon Facilities staff to ensure requested maintenance is being performed to a satisfactory level.  
• Supports and promotes a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and departmental policies.
• Acts as a member of the Management/Labor Committee with Local 80, I.A.F.F.
• Assumes the duties of the Assistant Chief of Logistics and Fire Service Technology, as required.
• Represents the Department and the City of Saskatoon with other agencies in public and private sectors.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.