Asset Knowledge and Performance Summer Student

POSITION: Asset Knowledge and Performance Summer Student
REPORTS TO: Manager Asset Management Office
DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Office
LOCATION: North Bay
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RATE OF PAY: $18.10 per hour

WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1100 skilled professionals we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture and a competitive rate of pay.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Summer Student Asset Management Office (AMO) supports the development standardization and continuous improvement of Ontario Northlands asset management practices. The role assists with maintenance and reliability analysis refinement of Work Execution Management (WEM) standards preparation for ERP/EAM project activities and supports the adoption of new processes across operations. The student contributes to improving asset data quality supporting AMO governance and developing insights that strengthen ONTCs ability to manage asset health performance and lifecycle decisions.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance Reliability & Asset Health Support

• Assist with maintenance and reliability analysis including reviewing work order trends failure patterns and asset performance.
• Support creation of asset-specific health summaries such as State of Good Repair (SOGR) metrics and condition trend insights.
• Assist with trending and benchmarking aligned with AMO KPIs and the EAM Report Dictionary.
• Help asset analysts prepare insights and presentation materials for leadership on asset health and performance.

Asset Data Quality & Standards

• Help validate asset registers condition scores and support data collection for initial and ongoing EAM data loads.
• Perform basic checks against the Asset Data Standards TM to identify missing fields attribute inconsistencies and data gaps.
• Support clean-up and standardization activities across asset hierarchies and maintenance related data sets.

EAM / WEM / SCM Adoption & Process Standardization

• Support the refinement of Work Execution Management (WEM) standards by helping review current vs. future state workflows.
• Assist AMO with EAM adoption activities including running onboarding refreshers (WEM basics data quality expectations HxGN navigation).
• Support creation of job aids data spys and quick reference sheets for supervisors and technicians to improve process consistency.

ERP / EAM Integration & Program Support

• Help with data mapping between EAM and ERP modules.
• Assist with testing related activities by gathering data preparing analysis files or supporting UAT preparation as needed.
• Provide general support to the AMO in preparing materials for cross-functional workshops readiness assessments and project deliverables.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Participate in requirements discussions with maintenance supply chain and operations groups to document process needs.
• Maintain organized AMO folders (SharePoint/Teams) support version control and help keep reference materials up to date.
• Support continuous improvement by recording issues adoption barriers and opportunities identified during end-user interactions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Engineering Data Analytics Business Operations Management or a related field.
• Strong analytical abilities with experience in Excel (pivot tables data cleaning basic analysis).
• Interest or coursework in maintenance reliability asset management or industrial engineering (asset).
• Familiarity with data structures KPI logic or system workflows (EAM/ERP concepts an asset).
• Comfortable communicating with operational users and documenting processes.
• Willingness to learn new tools such as HxGN EAM Power BI ERP modules and ONTCs AMO standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively manage tasks independently and handle confidential data appropriately.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: employment references and education verification

CLOSING DATE: March 1 2026 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document) stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: Ontario Northland we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons women persons with disabilities and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources.

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