Project Administrator -12 months Contract

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Burnaby seeks a Project Administrator to assist the MIS Project Management Team. The role involves handling finance and legal reviews, maintaining databases, and generating project reports. Candidates should possess over 2 years of project administration experience in IT, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with project management tools. The position offers a competitive salary between $80,000 - $90,000 annually and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Benefits

100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Critical illness and disability insurance

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Competitive Paid Time Off

Flexible leave policies

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Project Admin Experience in an IT Environment.
• Exceptional organizational, written and verbal English communication skills.
• Some technical knowledge or understanding on computers, servers, network devices.
• Strong professional presence and planning skills.
• Experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Raise Purchase Orders for services and materials.
• Submit contracts for legal review, and provide follow-up.
• Maintain internal Project Management databases.
• Create or maintain regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Attend meetings and conference calls.

Skills

Project Administration Experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of IT

Documentation capability

Experience with project management tools

Ability to read legal contracts

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Technology Management

PMI-CAPM, PMI-ACP, or CCNA

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Smartsheet

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

In this role, you will work directly with Fortinet's MIS Project Management Team for IT Deployments. You will be responsible for assisting Project Managers with conducting finance and legal reviews, submitting purchase requests, and ensuring that internal databases are kept up to date. You will work assisting the Project Managers to create detailed reports in regards to project budget, and purchase request status updates. You will gather and provide requested information to Fortinet’s procurement review team, helping to ensure that purchases and contracts are executed in accordance with company procedures and industry best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Raise Purchase Orders for services and materials.
• Submit contracts for legal review, and provide follow-up.
• Maintain internal Project Management databases.
• Create or maintain regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Attend in person meetings, and conference calls on a regular basis with the project management team.
• Update Procedures, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned with input from the Project Management team. The ability to initiate or create is a bonus.

Job Skills Required

• 2+ years of Project Admin Experience in an IT Environment.
• This is a year long contract
• Some technical knowledge or understanding on computers, servers, network devices (like routers, switches)
• Exceptional organizational, written and verbal English communication skills.
• Able to read, interpret, and understand legal contracts is a bonus
• Strong professional presence
• Comfortable working in a team environment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks at once.
• Able to adapt to changes.
• Strong documentation capability and office software skills like excel, outlook, word and HTML editing.
• Experience with project management tools like Microsoft Projects, Smartsheet, or similar.
• Attitude and willingness to get things done for assigned tasks and work under pressure.

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Technology Management or other related technical disciplines. MBA is a plus.
• PMI-CAPM, PMI-ACP, or CCNA is a bonus

The Canada base salary range for this contract full-time position is expected to be between $80,000 - $90,000 annually. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

Why Join Us

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.