2024 Municipal Asset Management Webinar Series
This four-part series focuses on the methods and language of asset management and leave empowered to leverage the benefits of a whole-system approach that incorporates climate change considerations. Whether you are new to the field and looking to understand the basics, or an experienced practitioner seeking advanced strategies, this series will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and real-world case studies applicable to professionals at all levels of expertise within infrastructure asset management. The content, tools, and templates are designed to support municipalities of all sizes.
Session 1: Asset Hierarchy & Data Gaps
What data do you need? How does it need to be organized? Once it has been gathered, what can it do, and how can the gaps be filled to enhance decision-making? Join us in discussing asset data and how to optimize your asset hierarchies for improved operational efficiency. Leave equipped with actionable strategies to identify and address data gaps and leverage data to inform decision-making that fosters a more resilient and sustainable approach to infrastructure management.
Webinar recording:
Asset Hierarchy & Data Gaps
Presentations:
Chris VanDooren, Senior Program Manager, AMO
Jessica Angers, Principal Advisor, AMONTario
Khaled Shahata, Manager of Corporate Asset Management, City of London
Gillian Harris, Associate Director, Public Works, Town of Lincoln
Resources:
Asset Hierarchy & Data Gaps Tip Sheet
Asset Information Management Toolkit
Service to Asset Hierarchies and Asset Information Overview
Session 2: Levels of Service
Unlock enhanced strategic planning by joining us to explore levels of service and related industry best practices. This session will help enable participants to implement effective strategies that enhance the overall performance and reliability of their infrastructure assets while meeting desired levels of service, facilitating a deeper understanding of the needs – and commitments – we make to our communities around sustainable service delivery.
Webinar recording:
Levels of Service
Presentations:
Mayuri Bharkhada, Asset Management Advisor, Region of Peel
Daryush Esmaili, AVP and Chief Facilities and Sustainability Officer, Sheridan College
Angela Lochtie, Treasurer/Deputy Clerk, City of Pembrok
Resources:
Levels of Service Tip Sheet
Asset Class & Asset Performance Evaluation Toolkit
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit
Levels of Service Overview
Session 3: Risk Assessment
Risk is the effect of uncertainty on your objectives – and risk management is the response to that uncertainty. Join us as we explore strategies to identify, evaluate and mitigate the evolving risks faced by our infrastructure assets. Learn the language and the methodologies of risk management and leverage the powerful communication too, that a comprehensive risk management system can be, for communicating your infrastructure needs and prioritizing your decisions.
Webinar recording:
Risk Assessment
Presentations:
Jessica Angers, Principal Advisor at Asset Management Ontario (AMONTario)
Leanne Brannigan (she/her), Acting Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Peel Region
Jessica Feere, Asset Management & Environmental Services Manager, Town of Goderich
Resources:
Risk Assessment Tip Sheet
Asset and Climate Risk and Priority Models Toolkit
Asset Risk Management Overview
Session 4: Financial Strategy/Lifecycle Costing
The implications of our asset decisions are long lasting. The goal of this webinar is to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to develop effective financial strategies for sustainable service delivery throughout their infrastructure assets’ lifecycle. By delving into lifecycle costing methodologies and financial planning techniques, participants will be empowered to make informed decisions that optimize budget, funding, and resource allocation for long-term infrastructure sustainability.
Webinar recording:
Financial Strategy/Lifecycle Costing
Presentation:
Mayuri Bharkhada, Asset Management Advisor, Region of Peel
Dan Wilson, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Township of Centre Wellington
Resources:
Financial Strategy & Lifecycle Costing Tip Sheet
Financial Model Template Toolkit
Financial Strategy Overview