Assistant Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Whitehorse, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

Overview:
At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 17,000 projects and counting - improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

**Your role**

Join our Yukon team as a Project Manager with the Northern Canada Business Unit.

We are seeking an aspiring, self-motivated, and collaborative Project Manager to join our team of experts committed to leading projects and building relationships across our Northern Canada business unit.

In this role, you’ll work closely with clients to provide strategic advice and have the rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change through projects that enhance access to housing, clean drinking water, education, and community infrastructure. Our team is committed to improving outcomes where people live, while fostering opportunities for reconciliation, economic participation, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship. Join us in making a tangible difference and shaping a better future for communities in the Yukon and Northern Territories.

**Responsibilities**:

- You seek to better the communities you work in, respect local knowledge and the customs and culture of the people you work with, including Indigenous communities.
- Progressively develop delegation skills and progress on leading project deliverables.
- Serve as an orientation buddy for new Assistant Project Managers.
- Learn about Colliers’ service lines and positively promote services to support clients
- Learn keys to client relationship building.
- Provide project delivery support to designated project managers (PMs).
- Deliver work in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS).
- Develop expertise in assistant project management deliverables.
- Support Indigenous communities to develop economic prosperity through strategic land planning, land development and business development.
- Support Indigenous communities and local authorities to plan for emergencies and rebuild after climate related disaster.
- Consult directly with community leaders and stakeholders, funding partners, design and construction professionals to plan and implement capital building and infrastructure projects.
- Work with a variety of client groups in both the public and private sectors, including First Nations, Tribal Councils and Indigenous community groups and organizations.

Qualifications:

- Preferably 1-2 years’ experience in project management consulting, supporting the delivery of projects in areas such as construction, engineering, or architecture. Previous experience can include summer work terms, co-operative education programs or internships will be considered.
- A university degree or diploma in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience).
- Familiarity with building codes, contracts and regulations, construction administration, and ethics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A client-centric attitude and excellent customer service skills.
- Actively working towards obtaining PMP certification.
- Experience building and nurturing long-term client relationships and working collaboratively with Local Governments and First Nations is considered a strong asset.

**What you can expect**:

- An opportunity to truly impact our communities
- A flexible work environment
- A comprehensive onboarding experience
- Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
- A paid volunteer day
- An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
- And much more

**Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.**

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Disclaimer:
Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.


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