Project Management Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:39792

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.

Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

The Project Management Assistant plays a critical role in delivering non-market rental housing on City-owned land for individuals and families on low to moderate incomes across Vancouver.

The position's primary purpose is to support a team of Development Managers and coordinate project management functions to assist in the expedited delivery of non-market housing.

The position reports to the Senior Development Manager and works closely with, and in a supportive role for Development Managers.

The position consults and works with key business stakeholders incuding funders, city staff, contractors and consultants.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Sets up project folders and project documents, including schedule and budget tracking forms
Drafts project charters
Populates and maintains stage gate deliverables and approvals and quarterly project reporting
Maintains a portfolio level schedule of all NMHDO projects
Drafts scopes of work and coordinates procurement/invoice payment activities related to projects
Documents and collates/reports progress towards portfolio action items and risks
Coordinates cost reconciliation with Non-ProfitPartners for reimbursement
Reviews and maintains Non-ProfitPartners construction reporting, escalating issues to Development Manager or Senior Development as required
Establishes and maintains liaison with a variety of internal and external contacts; provides information and assistance to other department staff, the public, consultants and contractors
Ensures proper project closeout at completion. Manages the signoff process for project deliverables from stakeholders
In collaboration with Development Manager, organizes and conducts a lessonslearned session
Documents and presents a project closeout analysis
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelors' degree in Planning, Business Administration, Urban Land Economics or related discipline
Training in Project Management methodologies
Several years experience in the planning, design and construction industry (preferably nonmarket housing sector)
Experience working as project coordinator preferrably within a public sector environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of project management methodologies and standards
Good understanding and interest in development of residential and mixed use projects
Ability to write effectively, prepare status reports and summaries
Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets and tracking documents
Ability to create presentations in PowerPoint
Ability to manage large work loads and multitask effectively
Ability to focus on details, while maintaining a balanced highlevel view of an assignment
Ability to deal effectively and tactfully and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
Ability to independently research topics, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations
Knowledge of the City of Vancouver Permit practices and Planning processes an asset
Knowledge the Vancouver real estate market an asset

The City's COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time.

However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department:
Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)

Affiliation:
CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:
Regular Full Time

Position Start Date:
January, 2024

Salary Information:
Pay Grade GR-024: $38.68 to $45.68 per hour

Application Close:
December 3rd

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.

Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders an