3 results for Project Assistant in Vancouver, BC

Project Manager

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Contract to Hire
50 - 60 CAD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and support a portfolio of business and governance-focused initiatives with our Vancouver based client. This role is well suited for a self-directed professional who excels at driving clarity, structure, and execution in complex environments. The Project Manager will partner closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to translate strategic direction into actionable plans, ensuring initiatives are delivered efficiently and with strong operational readiness. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple business and governance-focused initiatives.</li><li>Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, task sequencing, and dependencies across workstreams.</li><li>Take ownership of small to mid-sized initiatives from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.</li><li>Drive go-live readiness activities, ensuring deliverables, resources, and dependencies are fully aligned.</li><li>Develop project charters, governance frameworks, and foundational documentation for new initiatives.</li><li>Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and decision-making structures.</li><li>Translate high-level executive direction (e.g., briefings or knowledge transfers) into structured plans, materials, and next steps with minimal oversight.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to drive progress and accountability.</li><li>Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure outcomes and decisions are clearly documented.</li><li>Provide concise, executive-level status reporting, including progress updates, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.</li><li>Lead resource planning and coordination across multiple initiatives.</li><li>Focus on operational readiness, capacity planning, and execution sequencing, with limited emphasis on budget management.</li><li>Proactively identify risks, issues, and interdependencies, and drive resolution.</li><li>Maintain accurate project documentation, artifacts, and reporting in collaboration and project management tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint, Excel, or similar).</li><li>Ensure project information is current, transparent, and accessible to stakeholders.</li></ul>
2026-05-20T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
50000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
Legal Assistant (Infrastructure) The RoleThis senior-level position provides sophisticated support within a specialized infrastructure practice. The role is designed for a professional who excels at high-stakes coordination—acting as a vital link between legal counsel and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across multiple offices. Core Responsibilities 1. Advanced Document Production & Technical Editing<ul><li>Drafting & Revisions: Create, format, and meticulously edit complex agreements, reports, and memoranda.</li><li>Technical Suite: Utilize advanced functions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce professional legal documentation and forms.</li></ul>2. Practice & Logistics Management<ul><li>Strategic Scheduling: Manage complex Outlook calendars, including the coordination of local and multi-office meetings.</li><li>Travel & Travel Support: Oversee and coordinate intricate business travel arrangements.</li><li>Information Systems: Maintain a rigorous bring-forward system, update client file lists, and manage the full lifecycle of client/matter files (opening through closing).</li></ul>3. Financial & Operational Liaison<ul><li>Billing Coordination: Partner with the internal billing department to facilitate the monthly production and review of accounts.</li><li>Communication Hub: Act as a primary liaison between legal staff and external clients at all levels; manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.</li><li>Resource Delegation: Appropriately delegate tasks to specialized service departments and provide auxiliary support to the wider team as needed.</li></ul>
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Development Accounting Assistant

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Contract / Temporary
22 - 25 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Development Accounting Assistant to join a Contract role supporting real estate development operations in Vancouver, British Columbia. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with invoices, payment documentation, and administrative accounting tasks in a fast-paced property environment. You will work closely with development and accounting professionals to help keep financial records accurate, organized, and processed on schedule. Responsibilities: • Manage the intake and review of consultant, vendor, contractor, and trade invoices to confirm required supporting documents are complete before processing. • Coordinate timely handling of accounts payable items by tracking submissions, organizing documentation, and helping maintain payment schedules for development projects. • Liaise with development staff and accounting team members to resolve coding questions, clarify invoice details, and support reconciliation activities. • Review and organize general contractor billings and internal purchase order documentation to ensure records are complete and easy to access. • Prepare accounts payable vouchers and related administrative paperwork needed to support invoice processing and payment workflows. • Examine vendor statements, identify outstanding or missing invoices, and follow up with the appropriate internal teams to obtain required information. • Provide backup support for invoice entry and payment processing to help maintain continuity within the Development Accounting team. • Assist with general administrative duties and other accounting support tasks as needed within the department.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z