Project Assistant

Pinchin in Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Mississauga is seeking a Project Assistant to support Project Managers in various administrative functions. The ideal candidate has a background in Business Administration and possesses excellent organizational skills. This role offers competitive salaries, a casual dress code, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid personal days

Three weeks' paid vacation to start

Wellness spending account

Team building events

Qualifications

• 1+ year in Business Administration or Business Computer Course with at least 2 years of administrative experience.
• Valid driver’s license with sufficient insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to read and proof written reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with assigned tasks.
• Ensure deliverables are formatted and quality assurance forms are completed.
• Draft and submit meeting minutes for approval.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Business Administration or Computer Course

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Project Assistant role at Pinchin in Canada. GTA, ON. Ready to steer your career in a new direction? Join Pinchin’s Building Science and Sustainability group. We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Project Assistant to support our dynamic team in our GTA office. Come be part of the adventure!

GTA, ON

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Managers / Operations Assistant with tasks as assigned.
• Ensure deliverables are accurately formatted and quality assurance forms have been completed by technical reviewers.
• Drafting and submitting meeting minutes for approval to the group.
• Coordinating and setup of meetings both internally and with clients as requested.
• Issue letters, reports, transmittals, spreadsheets, appendices (maps, photographs) using Word, Excel & PowerPoint to clients as required by group protocols.
• Communicating with clients and delegating requests to appropriate Group members.
• Acting as a back up to the Operations Assistant during peak volume periods and as vacation coverage.
• Creating and maintaining project numbers and project reporting in Vision.
• Maintaining, coordinating and monitoring administrative activities of the Group as required.
• Placing orders for office and field supplies based on group needs.
• Maintaining and adhering to Pinchin’s Project Execution Procedure (PEP).
• Planning and organizing social events for the team.

Qualifications

• One (1) year Business Administration or Business Computer Course with at least two (2) years of experience in administrative functions.
• A valid driver’s license with sufficient insurance, and access to a vehicle.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and proof all written reports and correspondence.
• Must have good spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Multi-tasks in an efficient and calm manner.
• Exhibits professionalism in dealing with internal and external clients. Exhibits good judgement and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.

What’s In It For You

Of course, we offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Pinchin stand out from the crowd? Above all else, we care about our employees and the world around us! Our employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, opportunities for community involvement including many environmental initiatives, a casual dress code, paid personal days, three weeks’ paid vacation to start, reimbursement for association membership dues, wellness spending account, social activities, team building events, corporate hotel rates and much more! All of this and more in an inclusive, dynamic work environment! Take a look to see all Pinchin has to offer : Pinchin Benefits

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build your skills and develop your career, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your journey. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on honesty, integrity, and a passion for learning.

About Us

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada and the US. We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

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