assistant project manager

Accurate Indigenous Managers & Advisors; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Winnipeg is seeking an administrative professional to manage project coordination and report preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for supporting Indigenous communities. The role offers additional benefits including mentorship opportunities and health benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in project coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative activities for the establishment.
• Prepare budgets and cost estimates.
• Organize conferences and meetings.

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive

Job description

Overview

Duration of the employment: Permanent

Language of work: English

Hours of work: 30 to 40 hours per week

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Consulting firm

Tasks

• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Organize conferences and meetings
• Professionalism in customer service
• Track and complete work orders
• Prepare reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Google Drive

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Aboriginal or First Nations education

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver\'s license

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Integrity
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers