Project Assistant - Academic Development

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

About the team:

The Technology Planning and Cooperation Department promotes strategic innovation across all of Huawei Canada. Working with fellow experts, the focus is researching new and upcoming areas of technology as well as strategic planning to help achieve the long-term vision of Huawei. This department offers a unique opportunity to leverage both technical and business skills.

About the job:

• Assist in organizing internal and external academic conferences, including but not limited to operational management, event coordination, execution, and post-event report compilation.

• Collect, summarize, and track outcomes of academic activities (e.g., technical leads, collaboration resources, talent resources).

• Organize meetings between departments and product lines, document minutes, and track follow-up actions.

• Support budget management and ensure its rational execution.

• Facilitate the generation and implementation of innovation initiatives within the department, monitor progress, and promptly identify issues.

• Assist other team members in translating technology papers and summaries into Mandarin to address a Mandarin-speaking audience.

About the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree or above, with experience in project management, conference planning, event organization, and promotion.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and execution skills; fast learner with a proactive and open mindset.

• Proficient in written and spoken Mandarin to support translation responsibilities.