Assistant Project Manager - Medical Equipment Planning

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 58,965 - 74,574; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive onboarding experience

Professional development and training

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Alberta is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for their Medical Equipment Planning team. The ideal candidate will oversee medical equipment planning projects, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and manage end-to-end project plans. Strong project management skills and a biomedical engineering background are essential. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience overseeing medical equipment planning projects.
• Experience in Design Build Finance and Maintain projects highly desirable.
• Excellent project management and organization skills.
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end‑to‑end, including project plans and scheduling.
• Engage with clinical users and multidisciplinary groups to gather requirements.
• Conduct inventory and assist with procurement documentation.
• Prepare and deliver client‑facing materials such as presentations and reports.

Skills

Project management

Medical equipment planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to influence others

Technological skills

Education

Biomedical Engineering Degree

3 years related experience

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

Your role

Join our team as Assistant Project Manager, Medical Equipment Planning, on our Furniture and Equipment Team, in Alberta!

In this role, the Assistant Project Manager will apply their knowledge and expertise in the field of healthcare facilities, including new builds and redevelopment projects. The individual must demonstrate a developing project portfolio, where they have either led or supported medical equipment planning projects from beginning to end.

You will become a vital contributor to our mission of creating end-to-end, customized, and high-quality project outcomes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist with medical equipment planning and procurement on a national team. Our unique business unit offers unparalleled opportunities for experience, growth, and job satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end‑to‑end, including preparing and managing project plans, planning, scheduling, resource coordination, cost estimating, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Engage with clinical users, design teams, and multidisciplinary groups to gather requirements, clarify regulations, and guide department‑ and room‑level medical equipment planning
• Participation in medical equipment and furniture activities, including conducting inventory, reuse recommendations, assist with procurement documentation and bid preparation, vendor coordination
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to obtain specifications, budgets, and product insights, while staying current on emerging technologies and solutions
• Prepare and deliver client‑facing materials such as presentations, reports, proposals, RFP inputs
• Maintain project related database updates
• Collaborate with internal teams, contribute to process and tool improvements, mentor colleagues, and work independently or jointly as needed
• Participate in team and client meetings, support proposal responses, and ensure all project deliverables are completed on schedule
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies and products

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience overseeing medical equipment planning projects
• Experience in Design Build Finance and Maintain projects highly desirable
• Knowledge of the Capital Planning Processes
• A Biomedical Engineering Degree is desirable, or 3 years’ related experience will be considered
• Excellent project management and organization skills
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently
• Effectively influences others and successfully resolves a variety of client, project and technical issues
• Significant knowledge in various medical equipment types and systems
• In-depth understanding of healthcare organizations and their operational constraints
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in both French and English
• Strong technological skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications

Expected Compensation: $58,965 – $74,574 per year (CAD)

This compensation range represents our good-faith estimate at the time of posting, based on market benchmarks and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined considering the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and regional consideration. Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

We may use technology tools to assist in screening applications for keywords or qualifications. However, final selection decisions are made by our hiring team through human review and interviews.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

What You Can Expect

• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• A flexible work environment
• A comprehensive onboarding experience
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• A paid volunteer day
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
• And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.