Division: Saskatoon Fire
Department: Logistics
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 08/21/2026
Labour Group: ESA
Posting: 5636
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.
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.
- A Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics or related field.
OR
- Possession of a valid inter-provincial Journeyperson designation in an applicable trade as it relates to Fire Department Asset maintenance and management.
- Seven to nine years' experience in asset management including at least two years’ supervisory/managerial experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) and/or Asset Management Professional (AMP) Certification would be considered an asset.
- Registered, or eligible for registration, with a professional designation in a recognized, related professional association; and/or possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve months after date of hire, a Certified Public Fleet Professionals designation.
- Completion of, or ability to, complete the City of Saskatoon’s Supervisor 101 Program.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5A Driver's License.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record
Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment involved in fire apparatus maintenance.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement to make decisions in complex and confidential situations.
- Ability to adapt to changing technology.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic staff, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with people in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and writing, including the ability to prepare and present reports.
- Advanced working knowledge of SAP's EAM and Supply Chain Management (SCM) programs would be considered an asset.
Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $126,966.24 to $149,185.20 CAD per annum (2026 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
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While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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