Assistant Project Manager

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 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

Your role

We are seeking an aspiring, self-motivated, and collaborative Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Join a team of experts committed to leading projects and building relationships across our Northern Canada business unit. This position will require you to reside in Yellowknife, NWT or be willing to relocate. 

In this role, you will collaborate closely with clients offering strategic guidance while contributing to impactful projects that elevate standards of living and improve quality of life through enhanced community infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of northern communities, supporting reconciliation efforts, promoting economic opportunities, and fostering climate resilience and environmental stewardship. Join us in making a real difference and helping to shape a brighter future for communities in the Northwest Territories.

• Demonstrate a commitment to improving the communities you work in by respecting local knowledge, customs, and the culture of the people, particularly Indigenous communities.
• Continuously develop delegation skills and take on increasing responsibility for leading project deliverables.
• Gain knowledge of Colliers' service lines and actively promote these services to support clients effectively.
• Learn the essentials of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Provide project delivery support to assigned Project Managers (PMs) to ensure successful outcomes.
• Execute tasks in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain high standards of work.
• Build expertise in Assistant Project Manager responsibilities and deliverables.
• Support Indigenous communities in fostering economic growth through strategic land planning, land development, and business development initiatives.
• Assist and support various orders of government in emergency preparedness and recovery efforts after climate-related disasters.
• Collaborate with community leaders, stakeholders, funding partners, and design and construction professionals to plan and implement capital building and infrastructure projects.
• Engage with diverse client groups, including various orders of government, Indigenous groups, private enterprise, and NGO's, across both public and private sectors.
• Travel to project sites and remote communities may be required on occasion.

• Ideally 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, with exposure supporting project delivery in fields such as construction, engineering, abatement and remediation.
• A technical certification or diploma in Engineering or Construction (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience).
• Familiarity with codes, regulations, contracts, construction administration, and site inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A client-focused approach with excellent customer service abilities.
• Experience in fostering long-term client relationships and collaborating with community governments and Indigenous groups.
• Interest in attaining a PMP certification would be a valuable asset.

Don't have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we're not looking for "perfect matches." We're looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  So, if you're excited about this role but don't have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it's this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

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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Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

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