Project Coordinator

Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Vancouver is seeking a Project Coordinator to support its Water Division. The role involves managing various project tasks, including documentation, communication with stakeholders, and administrative support, while contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Fitness allowance

Company-matching pension program

Ongoing support for growth and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience providing project/management support.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience working in an engineering environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project management tasks like budget and schedule tracking.
• Organizing and controlling project documents.
• Attending project meetings and preparing minutes.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Relevant degree or diploma from an accredited post-secondary education institution

Tools

Scheduling software (MS Project)

Sharepoint

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Job Title

Location

Category

Water Resources

Job Type

About Us

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 17 consecutive years resulting in a Platinum Club membership. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximizes their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Job Description

We currently have a job opening for a Project Coordinator in our Vancouver office to join our growing team. You will support the Water Division by assisting the Project Managers, Group Managers and Division Manager with a broad range of project and general management duties.

Duties and responsibilities include:
• Assisting with project, group and division management tasks such as project initiations, project closures, budget and schedule tracking, invoicing etc.
• Organizing and controlling project documents.
• Scheduling and coordinating project activities.
• Liaising with government bodies, contractors and other companies for coordination of project documentary requirements.
• Developing and maintaining document controls on project collaboration sites.
• Attending project meetings and prepare and distributing minutes.
• Preparing correspondences, reports, presentation materials and other documents as required.
• Providing administrative support to the Division, including event planning.
• Assisting with preparation of proposals.
• Assists in the preparation and tracking of project agreements.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:
• Relevant degree or diploma from an accredited post-secondary education institution.
• 5+ years experience providing project/management support.
• Detail orientated.
• Quick learner.
• Reliable and able to maintain confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills – proficient writing skills for the preparation of reports and project correspondence.
• Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills to support your communication with project teams, contractors, subconsultants and clients.
• Experience with proposal and technical report preparation.
• Committed team player.
• Experience working in an engineering environment, or a technical background, will be an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of scheduling software, such as MS Project, and Sharepoint is an asset.

Our Commitment To You
At Associated Engineering, we have a diverse workforce and a teamwork philosophy. We are committed to the growth and careers of our people, and we take great care in hiring the right people to join our team for the long term. Our unique workplace culture is what sets us apart.

We provide:
• A hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, and company-matching pension program.
• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal professional development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, and professional designation support.

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.