Assistant Project Manager

Employee Benefit Consultants, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks of annual vacation

Group insurance program

RRSP with DPSP

Telemedicine access

Training and development

Employee assistance program

Social club and wellness committee

Corporate clothing program

Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Job summary

Employee Benefit Consultants, Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for our Ontario Building Division.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will help plan, schedule, and monitor projects to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and contract compliance. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of industry experience, a technical background with P.Eng./ CET, and strong cost/contract knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction/project experience.
• Technical background with professional accreditation (P.Eng./ CET) or equivalent.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical design drawings.
• Scheduling experience and analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Cost analysis, control, and reporting.
• Contracts – Commercial knowledge.
• Eligibility for Secret Level Security Clearance. EBC supports screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PM in overall planning and scheduling of the project, including monitoring and reporting.
• Assist the PM in all project functions and operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and labour requirements.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed in all project aspects.
• Manage and coordinate the project within budgets.
• Prepare project cost status reports (percent complete, cost to date, forecast).
• Identify project concerns and mitigate risks with plans.
• Monitor progress and take corrective action as needed.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts, and scope/contract change management.
• Ensure all scope and contract changes are submitted and approved by the client.
• Carry out site safety inspections.

Skills

Scheduling

Contract management

Cost analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Reading drawings

Presentation

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

P.Eng./ CET

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities. Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state-of-the-art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.

Job Description

For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities. Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state-of-the-art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.

Come build the future with us!

EBC is actively seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Ontario Building Division where they can utilize their extensive knowledge to contribute to the continued success and growth of the organization.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed safely, on schedule and in compliance with the contract and job cost estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the PM in the overall planning and scheduling of project including monitoring and reporting.
• Assist the PM in all functions and operations of project including compliance with local legislative and labour requirements.
• Ensures that Company policies and procedures are followed in all aspects of project execution.
• Manage and coordinate project within budgets.
• Assist the PM in preparing the project cost status reports in terms of percent complete, cost to date and cost forecast.
• Identify project concerns and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects. Develop a plan to minimize detrimental impacts and mitigate risks.
• Monitor the overall progress of the project on an ongoing basis and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Assist the PM in preparing budgets, forecasts and reduce risk through managing scope and contract change.
• Ensure that all scope and contract changes are submitted and approved by the client.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring of the Company’s Safety Policy and Program.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring of the Company’s Quality Assurance Program and related requirements.
• Manpower acquisition, Equipment Management and Material procurement.
• Assist the PM in the management of all aspects of subcontractor work execution and contracts.
• Preparation of progress billings.
• Assist in the collection of outstanding payments.
• Carry out site safety inspections.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of industry experience.
• Technical background with professional accreditation (P.Eng./ CET) or combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical design drawings.
• Scheduling experience and analysis skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Written/oral communications.
• Presentation skills.
• Problem solving and organizational skills.
• Cost analysis, control, and reporting.
• Contracts - Commercial knowledge.
• Negotiating skills.
• This role requires eligibility for Secret Level Security Clearance. EBC will support the successful candidate through the required government security screening process to ensure they meet eligibility criteria for access to classified information and sensitive assets. For more details: Government of Canada – Government Security Screening https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/services/government-security-screening.html

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation
• Complete group insurance program upon entry
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
• Training and development programs
• Employee assistance program
• Active social club and health and wellness committee
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done
• Corporate Clothing Program
• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $60,000 - $105,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.
As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.
EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.