Are you looking for resources to educate and inform BC elected officials about asset management?

Every decision made by a council or board member has a direct impact on the services your community relies on—today and into the future.

Behind every road, water system, park, and emergency service is infrastructure that needs to be planned, funded, and maintained. That’s where asset management comes in.

Across BC, communities and asset owners are facing aging infrastructure, limited budgets, and growing expectations. Without a clear approach, decisions can become reactive and costly. With asset management, decisions are proactive, evidence-based, and aligned with community priorities.

This is why it’s so important for BC elected officials to have a strong grasp on asset management essentials.

• Download the “What Elected Officials Need to Know” information sheet
• Explore free asset management training for elected officials in BC

What is Asset Management—and Why It Matters

• Connects infrastructure to the services your community relies on
• Helps balance service levels, risk, and long-term costs
• Supports better decisions, stronger trust, and sustainable communities
• Positions elected officials to lead with clarity and confidence

The Role of Elected Officials

When it comes to asset management, BC elected officials play a key role in ensuring sustainable service delivery. They are stewards of public assets—responsible for ensuring services remain reliable today and sustainable for future generations.

The role of a council or board member is to:

• Set strategic priorities and direction
• Approve budgets and long-term financial plans
• Understand trade-offs between service, cost, and risk
• Ask informed, forward-looking questions
• Communicate decisions clearly with your community

Start with the Right Questions

Strong decision-making starts with curiosity:

• What services matter most to our community?
• What condition are our assets in—and what risks do we face?
• What will it cost to maintain and renew them?
• Do we have a sustainable funding plan?
• How are we communicating with our community?

Learn More About Asset Management for BC Elected Officials

Asset Management BC offers free training and practical resources to support both staff and elected officials.

• Download the “What Elected Officials Need to Know” information sheet
• Explore free asset management training for elected officials in BC

Building knowledge today helps ensure stronger, more resilient communities tomorrow.

 

This project was carried out with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund and the Government of Canada.

This contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered! Winners have be contacted and the prize packs will be given out at the 2026 AMBC Conference.

You can still take advantage of our free training offerings here.

Looking to strengthen your asset management knowledge, or support your team in doing the same?

This spring, in celebration of Asset Management Awareness Day 2026, Asset Management BC is making it easier (and more rewarding) than ever to improve your knowledge and skills!

Build Your Asset Management Bench Strength

Access free training to align your organization on asset management — plus a chance to win one of three AMBC prize packs, including the coveted AMBC shirt. 

Why This Matters

Asset management is about more than infrastructure—it’s about making informed decisions that support resilient, sustainable communities.

By building your knowledge, you can:

• Strengthen organizational alignment
• Improve long-term planning and decision-making
• Deliver better outcomes for your community

And with these free, self-paced courses (just ~2 hours each), it’s never been easier to get started.

How the Contest Works

Getting involved is simple:

• Complete at least one free AMBC online course (more information on this below)
• Finish your course by May 30, 2026
• You’ll be automatically entered to win

Already completed a course? You’re still eligible—no extra steps required.

Bonus: Each course you complete earns you another entry, increasing your chances of winning.

Eligibility:

Must be a member of staff or an elected official for:

• BC local government or 

• BC First Nation 

• BC Public Sector asset owner

What You Can Win

Three winners will be randomly selected on June 1, 2026, each receiving:

• An AMBC prize pack
• A coveted, custom AMBC branded t-shirt (yes, the one that stole the show at the 2025 conference!)

But beyond the swag, the real value is the knowledge you’ll gain—and how it can support your organization and community!

Choose Your Training

Participants can complete any of the following free online courses to qualify:

➝ Community Infrastructure, Climate, and Equity: Training for BC Elected Officials and CAOs

A foundational course designed for elected officials, CAOs, and senior leaders.

Learn how asset management supports better decision-making, financial sustainability, and service delivery—while considering climate impacts, equity, and long-term planning.

Learn more and register

➝ Leveraging Your Asset Data

Already collecting data? This course helps you actually use it!

Gain practical tools to build asset registries, interpret infrastructure data, and apply insights to improve budgeting, planning, and service reliability.

Learn more and register

➝ Risk Management Essentials

This course introduces key concepts and frameworks to help you identify, assess, and manage risks—from infrastructure failure to climate-related challenges.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, there’s a course that meets you where you’re at.

Learn more and register

Just in Time for Asset Management Awareness Day!

This campaign aligns with two important initiatives:

• Local Government Awareness Week (May 10–16)
• Asset Management Day (May 13)

It’s a time to recognize the essential role local governments and asset management professionals play—and an ideal moment to invest in your own learning.

Make It a Team Effort

Want to maximize impact? Encourage your team to participate together!

Building shared knowledge helps:

• Create alignment across departments
• Spark better conversations and decisions
• Strengthen your organization’s overall approach to asset management

Ready to Build Your Asset Management Bench Strength?

With just a few hours of learning, you can build valuable skills, support your organization, and contribute to better outcomes for your community… and look good while doing it! 👔

Access the free training, complete a course, and you’re in.

Pick a course to get started:

• Community Infrastructure, Climate, and Equity: Training for BC Elected Officials and CAOs
• Leveraging Your Asset Data
• Risk Management Essentials

 

This project was carried out with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund and the Government of Canada.

Sign Up Now!

We’re excited to announce the next session in the What Next series. This will be a 6 hour training course broken into 2 hour sessions. The sessions will run from 1:00pm to 3:00pm PST on April 1, 8, and 15. Registration for this webinar will be by email to AMBC.

This sponsored webinar, in cooperation with The GlobalReady Academy, is titled: “Failure Analysis and Problem Solving”. This live webinar series introduces a structured, practical approach to resolving asset failures effectively and permanently. Participants will learn two basic types of problem-solving techniques: Troubleshooting and Cause Resolution; recognize causes of failure and different failure types; collect and organize relevant information, and apply proven analysis techniques.

Please Note: A change has been made to this course. The content will remain the same but there will be a new instructor. Please see the detailed information link below to view profile information on the new instructor, Jim Mair, MMP.

Detailed information on the training can be found here:

Failure Analysis and Problem Solving training

Click the link below to send us your information and register for the upcoming training:

Email to sign up for the Failure Analysis and Problem Solving training

 

 

What Next?

Asset Management BC is launching a series of sponsored webinars and training this year in response to feedback we received from local governments. One of the biggest questions we get is WHAT NEXT. Communities aren’t sure how to start or how to advance their asset management programs.

Our goal is to help kickstart the process and AMBC will be partnering with different organizations to bring you free sponsored webinars and training. Our first session will launch in March and you can find more information on the sessions in our enewsletter and on the “News” page of our website. If you want more information on theses events, or have an idea on what you would like to see in upcoming sessions, send us an email using the link below.

Email for more information on the AMBC What Next Series