Project Specialist - Airport Operations

vancouver airport authority; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canada Life

myHSA

RRSP matching

Job summary

Arctic Arrow seeks a Project Administrator to support BC regional projects, reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration and the Project Controller. You will collaborate with payroll, accounts, PMs and field teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

You will manage project files, set up new projects in Spectrum, generate daily to monthly reports, issue purchase orders, and coordinate travel. Strong organization and communication are essential, with experience in field reporting and

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project administration or construction-related role.
• Finance for Accounting experience is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build trusting relationships with field staff, office teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Experience with field reporting, project administration, and hourly payroll timecard submission.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Completion of Grade 12 Education; post-secondary courses in a related field from a recognized institution are preferred.
• Previous experience in the power transmission and/or distribution industry is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Project Controller, Project Managers, General Foremen, and other members of the project team.
• Update project trackers as required.
• Print forms and project binders for field crews.
• Provide backup support for timesheet processing as needed, including collecting and reviewing daily field timesheets, updating tracking spreadsheets, and submitting payroll information to the Payroll Department.
• Create and maintain organized project files including work orders, quality control documents, purchase orders, as-built drawings, and third-party costs.
• Set up and manage new projects in Spectrum (in-house ERP system); track project progress and prepare Daily, Weekly, and Monthly reports as required.
• Issue Purchase Orders to subcontractors (field locates, excavation, hydrovac, flaggers, etc.).
• Ensure traffic permits are in place prior to project commencement.
• Coordinate and book travel arrangements for project-related activities; prepare and submit daily crew location sheets and update the Resource Schedule.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, respond to technical queries, and attend progress meetings as required.
• Support project invoicing, closeout activities, change order documentation, and reconciliation of change management records.
• Forward employee reimbursements, receipts, and vacation requests to the Payroll Department, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place.
• Perform other administrative support tasks as required.

Skills

Project administration

Construction industry exposure

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 education

Post-secondary courses

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Administration and Project Controller (PCA), and working with the Payroll and Accounts Receivable Departments at Head Office (Abbotsford), the Project Administrator (PA) is responsible for providing a wide range of project administrative support functions for the BC regional area. The PA works closely with the PCA, Project Manager (PM) and General Foremen (GF) who provide general direction and request operational support to ensure the successful execution of our projects.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Project Controller, Project Managers, General Foremen, and other members of the project team.
• Update project trackers as required.
• Print forms and project binders for field crews.
• Provide backup support for timesheet processing as needed, including collecting and reviewing daily field timesheets, updating tracking spreadsheets, and submitting payroll information to the Payroll Department.
• Create and maintain organized project files including work orders, quality control documents, purchase orders, as-built drawings, and third-party costs.
• Set up and manage new projects in Spectrum (in-house ERP system); track project progress and prepare Daily, Weekly, and Monthly reports as required.
• Issue Purchase Orders to subcontractors (field locates, excavation, hydrovac, flaggers, etc.).
• Ensure traffic permits are in place prior to project commencement.
• Coordinate and book travel arrangements for project-related activities; prepare and submit daily crew location sheets and update the Resource Schedule.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, respond to technical queries, and attend progress meetings as required.
• Support project invoicing, closeout activities, change order documentation, and reconciliation of change management records.
• Forward employee reimbursements, receipts, and vacation requests to the Payroll Department, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place.
• Perform other administrative support tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project administration or construction-related role.
• Finance for Accounting experience is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build trusting relationships with field staff, office teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Experience with field reporting, project administration, and hourly payroll timecard submission.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Completion of Grade 12 Education; post-secondary courses in a related field from a recognized institution are preferred.
• Previous experience in the power transmission and/or distribution industry is a strong asset.

Arctic Arrow offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Compensation Range: $23–$26/hour.

Benefits: Canada Life and myHSA.

RRSP matching contributions, after 1 year of employment.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us, please accept our appreciation for your interest.