Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery and performance in Renfrew, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, with a background in production environments preferred. This full-time permanent role offers a hybrid work model, requiring office presence from Tuesday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Clean driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Eligible for SC-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery and performance, including financial and contractual KPIs.
• Assist in generating and submitting project reports aligned with PMO processes.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Project management experience or relevant qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager
Renfrew
Full time, Permanent Hybrid (Tues-Thurs in the office)

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we've evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest environments across Defence. The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support capabilities for the defence and commercial diving markets.

We rely on our team to help our customers deliver on their promises and realize their ambitions safely, efficiently, and responsibly. We have a strong heritage built on our people and innovation. Alongside our valuable partnerships with customers, communities, and suppliers, we are embedding a more sustainable approach across our business.

Our strategy centers around the One James Fisher ambition. We are building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy. Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their project management career, ideally with experience in production environments such as shipyards or defence contractors. You will support the NSRS Project Team in delivering complex, global projects, working closely with cross-functional teams and external clients to ensure successful delivery.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Support project delivery and performance, including financial and contractual KPIs.
• Assist in generating and submitting project reports aligned with PMO processes.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure contractual compliance.
• Ensure adherence to JFD's Global Project Execution Process (GPEP) and New Product Design (NPD) procedures.
• Promote and uphold health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Process-driven mindset with attention to detail.
• Clean driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Eligible for SC-level security clearance.

Desirable qualifications include project management experience or relevant qualifications (e.g., APM PFQ/PMQ), familiarity with defence/maritime standards and ISO certifications, and a background in production environments and tangible product delivery.

Due to application volume, applications may close before the deadline. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We are proud partners with the Career Transition Partnership, supporting Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.