Project Assistant

Job Information
Job Title: Project Assistant 
Job Requisition ID: 76884
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 18, 2025
Classification: Administrative Support 5 
Salary: $2,128.30 to $2,692.98/ bi-weekly ($55,548 - $70,286/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta's population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
 
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Be the backbone of Alberta's infrastructure projects—where your organizational skills and attention to detail keep complex initiatives on track and deliver real impact for communities

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Assistant provides critical administrative, financial, and contract support to ensure the successful delivery of infrastructure projects across Alberta. This role manages documentation, tracks budgets, and ensures compliance with policies and standards throughout all phases of project management.
 

Working closely with Project Managers and liaising with contractors, consultants, and internal teams, the Project Assistant helps resolve issues, maintain accurate records, and support timely project execution.

Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•    Assisting in preparing budgets and financial reports, including monitoring, forecasting, and analyzing expenditures to identify issues.

•    Providing comprehensive project, financial, and contract administration support to ensure successful project delivery.

•    Coordinating project documentation and tender processes, maintaining accurate records and compliance with standards.

•    Reviewing consultant proposals, amendments, and invoices for accuracy; ensure proper authorization and supporting documentation.

•    Managing contract administration tasks such as preparing agreements, processing amendments, and updating contract management systems.

•    Liaising with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain compliance.

•    Supporting reporting and monitoring by preparing project status updates and maintaining accurate data across multiple systems.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: 

Required: 

•    High school diploma 

•    A minimum of three years of related administrative / financial experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

•    1 year of experience for 1 year education
 
Assets:  

•    Completion of accounting and/or business administration courses is desired.

•    Proven experience in records management and maintaining organized documentation systems. 

•    Solid understanding of project management principles and workflows. 

•    Proficiency in automated information and business productivity systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, CMS, FBIS, BLIMS/RAP, ICAPS, IMAGIS or similar ERP systems.

•    Strong grasp of basic accounting principles and financial documentation. 

•    Familiarity with business plans, organizational structures, and reporting relationships. 

•    Experience in contract administration, including:

Preparing contract documents and related correspondence.

Attending tender openings and verifying bid documentation.

Ensuring compliance with contract conditions.

•    Skilled in invoice processing and contract closure procedures. 

•    Ability to liaise effectively with contractors and project managers to resolve financial concerns and ensure timely execution of services. 

•    Experience in identifying and rectifying invoice irregularities. 

•    Demonstrated ability to witness and verify bids during tender openings.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Hours of work: 7.25 hours daily, 36.25 hours per week 
Location: Edmonton, Alberta 
Term of Employment: 2-year Temporary Full-time position 

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of
required competencies. 

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at   the same or lower classification level. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service -

•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -

•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -

•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -

•    Professional learning and development -

•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

•    Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Donna M. Lee