Assistant project manager

Fournier-Fils; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

14-14 work schedule

Group insurance and telemedicine

Job summary

Fournier-Fils in Northwestern Ontario, Canada is seeking a Project Assistant to provide essential administrative support across all project stages, including cost tracking, monthly reporting, and coordination between offices and active job sites.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil/mining/construction engineering or an equivalent mix of education and experience; must be fluent in English and French, with strong Excel and organizational skills to manage multiple projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mining, or construction engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in construction or civil engineering project administration.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good command of both French and English, written and spoken.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and rigor.

Responsibilities

• Open, organize, and maintain project files and contact information.
• Support Project Managers with day-to-day activities.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and project docs.
• Assist with monthly invoicing and develop Excel tracking tools.
• Prepare documentation for project closeout.
• Coordinate communication between admin teams, job sites, suppliers, and clients.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Bilingual (English & French)

Strong organizational skills

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/mining/construction engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Assistant plays a key role in providing administrative support throughout the various stages of a project. This role supports operating cost tracking, monthly reporting, and the coordination of information between administrative teams and job sites. Organized and proactive, the Project Assistant works closely with Project Managers in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.

What does a Project Assistant do at Fournier?

• Open, organize, and maintain project files, as well as client and subcontractor contact information.
• Support Project Managers with their day-to-day activities.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and project-related documentation.
• Assist with monthly invoicing and develop various tracking tools in Excel.
• Prepare the technical and administrative documentation required for project closeout.
• Ensure effective communication between administrative teams, job sites, suppliers, and clients.

What does it take to be a Project Assistant?

• A bachelor's degree in civil, mining, or construction engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in construction or civil engineering project administration.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good command of both French and English, written and spoken.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a rigorous approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

What sets us apart from other companies

• Competitive salary.
• 14-14 work schedule.
• Group insurance and telemedicine services.