Project Assistant

Project Assistant

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Posting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Project Assistant 
Job Requisition ID: 85692
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 6, 2026
Classification: Administrative Support 5 
Salary: $1,913.27 to $2,342.49 bi-weekly ($49,936 - $61,138/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.
The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca.

Role Responsibilities

As a member of the project management team for the assigned area, the Project Assistant provides complex administrative services essential to the effective and efficient management of the area project portfolio. This position provides administrative support, including contract and financial administration services, for all phases of project management essential to project delivery.
The Project Assistant works closely with the project management team and liaises with contractors, consultants, Ministry representatives, and other project stakeholders when providing project, contract, and financial administration services, resolving associated issues, and responding to enquiries. This position also assists the Project Manager with the financial reports for projects for monitoring, forecasting and analyzing expenditures and identifying financial issues associated with delivery of projects and management of the project portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Assistant functions within applicable legislation, business plans, policies, guidelines, and standards. for the Project Assistant include, but are not limited to:
The primary responsibilities for the Project Assistant include, but are not limited to:
• Initiating and coordinating processes to ensure timely execution of correspondence critical to the management of projects (e.g., letters of award, invitations, security clearances for contractors I consultants I subcontractors, interim and final acceptances, total completions, unsuccessful bid letters associated with field tenders, Contract Approval Summaries, Contract Award Recommendations for approval).
• Requesting Project IDs from Property Management Corporate Services (PMCS) for tracking project costs in the Contract Management System (CMS), Building and Land Information Management Systems (BLIMS), and Recommended Action Plan (RAP) project planning program.
• Reviewing and interpreting contract documents to verify validity of invoices and ensuring adherence of contractors and consultants to relevant terms and conditions referenced in consultant agreements or specifications and award letters of contracts
• Developing, updating and administering spreadsheets for multi-year projects, including identifying TPC and costs applicable to current year forecasts.
• Verifying accuracy of all contract information in CMS prior to submitting to Finance for approval and ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting.
• Closing out contracts after completion of consultant services and construction warranty expiration.
The successful candidate will have well developed and demonstrated:

• Interpersonal and consultation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize and complete multiple activities, often with tight time pressures
• Record management skills
The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

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.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Required: 
• High school diploma
• PLUS Three (3) years of administrative /financial related experience

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis
Assets:

• Completion of accounting and/or business administration courses
• Knowledge of automated information and business productivity systems used to carry out responsibilities (e.g. Microsoft Office, CMS. BLIMS/RAP, ICAPS and IMAGIS.

Notes

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).
Location: Edmonton, Alberta 
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC)
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 we have to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) OR Management Employee 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.

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.
Candidatesare required to apply online. Please click here 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 (IQAS) 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 Kemi Adebola at Kemi.Adebola@gov.ab.ca

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