Assistant Project Manager

WSP in Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an energetic Assistant Project Manager in the Water and Wastewater team. The role involves coordinating civil engineering projects, managing documentation, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. Join a culture of innovation and contribute to impactful projects aimed at sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project coordination or contract administration.
• Strong proficiency in MS office tools.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering civil engineering projects.
• Prepare and manage project documentation.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and secure permits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering or environmental sciences

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

The Opportunity:

Dive into a World of Innovation and Impact with Our Water and Wastewater Team!

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Dive into a World of Innovation and Impact with Our Water and Wastewater Team!

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the world? Do you thrive in environments where innovation and sustainability intersect? We are on the hunt for an energetic and inventive Assistant Project Manager to propel our Water and Wastewater team to new heights.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  
  

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

You will support Project Managers in delivering civil engineering projects, ensuring coordination among teams, clients, municipalities, and contractors.

You will prepare and manage key project documentation, including reports, transmittals, and change orders, while tracking schedules and project performance.

You will facilitate stakeholder engagement, secure permits and approvals, and ensure compliance with WSP’s Quality Management System.

You will assist with invoicing, financial tracking, KPIs, PSRs, and project controls to maintain efficiency and accountability.

You will support construction coordination, resolve issues, and monitor implementation to keep projects on track.

You will adapt to multiple projects and teams, embrace new tools, and learn client-specific systems like Toronto’s PTP and Halton Region’s CCMS

What You’ll Bring To WSP

• A diploma or degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience in project coordination, contract administration, or design/construction support for municipal infrastructure and water/wastewater projects.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing tasks to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and familiarity with MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, paired with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from senior staff
  
  
  

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  
  
  

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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