Project Administrator

About the Opportunity

Our Surrey office is looking to add an enthusiastic full-time Project Administrator to complement our Branch and provide support to our team of professionals. Are you a self-starter who is motivated by providing top-notch service and support? Do you enjoy changing from task to task throughout your day? Can you remain calm in the face of changing priorities while keeping a welcoming and upbeat tone? If organization is your mainstay, you are energized working with lots of different people and you enjoy working in Excel, lets connect!

You will play a key part in supporting our Urban Systems community. You will put your skills to work providing exemplary administrative services to our business through:

• Project Initiation and Support – Project openings, accounts receivable & tracking, client communications, drafting invoices, project coordination & notes, budget tracking, and other duties as required.
• Project and Contract Administrative Support – Assist the Project Leaders throughout all project phases from initiation to completion. Providing support, including pulling reports, drafting documents, issuing standard letters, obtaining signatures, communicating with project partners, organizing records and documentation for project leaders’ review, coordinating formal document preparation, and other administrative details as needed.
• Branch Accounting Processes – Provide monthly account receivable statements, accounts payable invoicing, accounts receivable tracking, and communication with clients regarding invoicing concerns and recoveries. Work collaboratively to support our business’s continued growth and evolution. Provide additional support to our office administration team as needed.
• Support to our Office Administration – Additional duties as needed.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and energetic self-starter who is committed to providing outstanding service both to our internal team and to Urban Systems’ clients.  A graduate of a relevant post-secondary program (e.g., office administration) with 2-5 years of related experience in a professional office environment. Essential skills and abilities for this role are:

• People Person - Working with people gets you energized, and you enjoy building relationships and rapport with different types of people. It’s natural for you to build an understanding of what people need and how you can help them.
• Service Mindset - You like being in service and supporting the needs of others efficiently and effectively makes you happy.
• Adaptable and Flexible - You like change, and adapting and responding to changing conditions, priorities, and technologies doesn’t get you flustered.
• Collaborative – You genuinely enjoy working cooperatively and effectively to reach a common goal.
• Growth Mindset – You see your progress as incremental, and you want to learn and grow over time. You take the initiative and enjoy taking ownership of your work.
• Communication – You have excellent oral and written communication skills – the ability to communicate thoughtfully and thoroughly with team members and others
• Strong Attention to Detail and Critical Thinking - You prioritize key actions, handling a demanding workload and competing deadlines.
• Financial Aptitude - Numbers don’t scare you. You have basic knowledge of financial administration and accounting principles. You are comfortable working with spreadsheets and learning new software to run reports.
• MS Office - Excel is your thing! You are proficient and experienced with all Microsoft Suite programs. Previous experience using Vantage Point and Abode Creative Suite is an asset but not required.

About Us

Urban Systems is an employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm with deep Canadian roots. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.

At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.

Our Commitment to You

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple stakeholders? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here’s what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits. You’ll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage, and more. This position will have a salary range of $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The range is negotiable based on your skillset and experience.
• Paid Time Off. We encourage all team members to take time off to recharge and spend time with loved ones. Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year.
• Learn and grow. Your professional growth & development is supported here. You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more.
• Work with Inter-Disciplinary Teams. Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, inter-disciplinary teams to deliver important projects for our clients and their communities.
• Flexible Hours & Work Environment. You have a life outside of work. We offer flexibility in your work schedule and work environment to help you do your best work and meet your commitments.
• Saving for the Future. To help you achieve your long-term retirement goals, we offer a Long-Term Matching Program that matches your contributions to an RRSP or TFSA.
• Support through Transitions. You will be supported through life’s moments and transitions, big or small, including generous top-up for parental leave.
• Create Lasting Community Impact. 98% of Urban Systems employees believe that the work we do is important. Join a team of like-minded leaders and work together to bring impactful community projects to life!

How to Apply

If this describes your background, skills, and attributes, please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn’t describe you exactly, but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline for applications: Monday, April 29^th, 2024, 9:00 am PDT