Project Assistant - Burnaby, Canada - KERR WOOD LEIDAL ASSOCIATES LTD.

KERR WOOD LEIDAL ASSOCIATES LTD.

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Role

The Company
We are a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, but we are also more than that. Our diverse crew includes engineers, technologists, biologists, agrologists, planners, scientists, and more. We began in 1975 and work together in an environment that empowers us to think differently about real-world problems.

We want to work with those who, like us, take pride in creating
INNOVATIVE solutions that push the boundaries of conventional practices.

In addition, we seek opportunities for continuous improvement in our work and support those who have a passion for
EXCELLENCE.

Here, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.

What You'll Do

Under direction of a Project Manager, take a lead role in coordination and completion of proposals
Provide quality control in ensuring that KWL standards are adhered to by providing writing, proofreading and formatting of reports and memos
Assist in the development and ongoing status of project management plans, including project budget tracking and reporting
Prepare documentation for discussions, meetings, and briefing sessions, including agenda and minutes
Arrange appointments, receive visitors, place, and screen telephone calls, respond to routine requests for information and make travel arrangements for project personnel
Schedule and setup Teams and Zoom meetings
Assist the project managers with Vision updates and reporting including contact databases, project initiations, quality management records including project deliverable tracking and project closeouts
Maintain office and project record management systems for both paper and digital documents
Assist Sector Leaders in planning and organizing Sector and Corporate work events
Assist in reviewing client contracts for Project Managers, including identifying excessive risk and liability to the company, arranging insurance certificates, correspondence with client and arranging for signatures
Undertake other assignments that Project Managers may deem necessary

What You'll Bring

A positive and motivated personality
Office or Business Administration Diploma or related education
Minimum 23 years of previous experience in a construction or engineering consulting industry is preferred.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and webbased accounting software (Deltek Vision or similar)
Possess strong written and oral communication skills
Personable and professional in your work ethic
Selfmotivated and able to grasp new concepts quickly
Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously, work with deadlines, and prioritize work for maximum efficiency
Excellent interpersonal with the ability to work with team members in a multidisciplinary environment
A desire to learn new skills and an eagerness to grow within your role
A valid driver's license (in good standing) is mandatory

What We Offer

A hybridremote work environment
Competitive salary and a generous performancebased bonus
Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account
Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online
Annual Health & Wellness Allowance
Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday
Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth
An employeecentric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team building activities
Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with an awardwinning team
And more