As a member of the Digital Technology Services (DTS) team here within Capilano University, you will be a vital asset in providing an exceptional experience to both our employee and student communities through invention, collaboration, and technical talent.
As we embark on our university wide digital transformation, we’ll be seeking fellow trailblazers to join our teams as we integrate state of the art technologies. With a variety of projects and initiatives in the pipeline, there is no shortage of opportunity to innovate. Within our teams, you’ll be working alongside a variety of talented individuals involved in initiatives focused on cyber security, data analysis, operational analytics, quality assurance, integration, customization, and implementation.
Do you have a passion for optimization? Join us in creating a lasting impact that goes beyond routine tasks, contributing to the long-term success of our technological landscape and the university community.
What you'll do
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (PM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project, the Project Assistant helps to ensure the project runs smoothly while supporting effective team collaboration for the successful delivery of the project. This position works closely with the ERP project team, assisting in the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with the project governance plan and project processes.
- Collaborate with the PM to manage and track contract deliverables.
- Support the PM in reporting project status, e.g., scope, schedule, metrics, …etc.
- Collaborate with the PM to enhance project efficiency and overall success.
- Lead sprint planning and daily stand-up meetings.
- Maintain backlogs, create and assign activities to team members, and provide relevant tracking metrics to the PM.
- Maintain project SharePoint site and project documentation.
- Collaborate with the PM to organize and facilitate retrospectives/lessons learned.
What you'll bring
- Successful completion of a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and/or other relevant discipline, with additional training in project management.
- Certified Scrum Master or PMI-CAPM certifications are considered an asset.
- Minimum two years of experience in a technical project environment, coordinating and reporting on project work plans and deliverables.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Contract Duration
10/14/2024 - 10/10/2025
Days and Hours of Work
Our standard work week is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. This position may include working evenings and weekends based on departmental needs.
Bridge Period (if applicable)
Salary
$4796 per month based on 35 hours a week
Union
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