Project Assistant

Huawei Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking a Project Assistant for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will support project managers and coordinate tasks to ensure successful completion of projects aligned with strategic company goals. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant project management certifications, and strong organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in project management or administrative support.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to track execution of key tasks.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in developing project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate project meetings and maintain project documentation.
• Monitor project progress and report on KPI achievements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

PMP or CAPM Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Trello

Asana

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Project Assistant.

About the team:

Founded in 2012, the Noah’s Ark lab has evolved into a prominent research organization with notable achievements in academia and industry. The lab’s mission focuses on advancing artificial intelligence and related fields to benefit the company and society. Driven by impactful, long-term projects, the aim is to enhance state-of-the-art research while integrating innovations into the company's products and services, including LLMs, RL, NLP, computer vision, AI theory and Autonomous driving.

About the job:

• Assist project managers in developing project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with company strategic KPIs.
• Coordinate and track progress of key tasks, ensuring they are completed on time and meet KPI requirements.
• Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Maintain project documentation, including reports, files, and records.
• Monitor project progress, regularly report on KPI achievements, and update stakeholders on project status.
• Assist in the preparation of project presentations and reports, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Help with the procurement of project materials and resources.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project milestones are met and key tasks are aligned.
• Provide administrative support, including managing schedules and communication.
  
  

Job requirements

About the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
• 1-3 years of experience in project management or administrative support, with experience in key task management and alignment with company strategy.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to track the execution of key tasks and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies is an asset.