Junior Project Manager
City : Burnaby
Category : Yearly Direct Hire
Industry : Recruitment/Staffing
Employer : The Adecco Group
Adecco is currently hiring a full-time enthusiastic and hands‑on Junior Project Manager to support ongoing infrastructure projects across the regional transit authority’s property portfolio which includes stations, bus exchanges, and development sites., including 55+ transit stations. This is a newly created role resulting from recent site acquisition and growing capital investment. You will help coordinate upgrades, maintenance projects, and facility improvements over multi‑year programs.
This position is ideal for someone early in their project management career (1–3 years of experience) who wants to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility; with strong mentorship, and exposure to real construction/project delivery work.
Pay Rate: $75,000 - $85,000/annually (based on experience)
Location: Burnaby, BC (local travel required)
Job type: Permanent | Full-time
Here's why you should apply:
Comprehensive benefits plan — most premiums 100% company‑paid
Medical & Dental coverage after 3 months
AD&D and Life Insurance after 6 months
LTD is employee‑paid (non‑taxable benefit)
EAP, Telehealth, and Medical Travel Assistance included
Benefit waiting periods may be waived for senior hires (except AD&D/Life)
Responsibilities:
Project Coordination & Support
Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing small to medium capital projects across transit stations
Support scheduling, task tracking, site coordination, and vendor communication
Visit sites as needed to understand field conditions and support hands‑on project work
Maintain project documentation while keeping processes efficient and lightweight
Help ensure timelines, budgets, and deliverables stay on track
Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
Work closely with operations, facilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Communicate updates, flag issues, and support project workflow
Collaborate with the team to solve problems, remove obstacles, and keep projects moving
Learning & Development
Actively absorb knowledge and grow into more responsibility over time
Learn construction basics, project sequencing, and infrastructure operations
Participate in mentorship with senior project leaders
Build the foundational skills of a future Project Manager
Qualifications:
1–3 years of experience in project coordination, construction support, transit operations, or similar environments
Experience with infrastructure, facilities, or transit projects is an asset
Understanding of basic project workflows—not rigid PMP/Gantt-only background
Hands‑on mindset and interest in learning how things are built and how projects run
Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Exposure to construction, maintenance, engineering, or facilities management
Experience working with multiple stakeholders and vendors
Curious, proactive personality—someone who loves learning and wants to “be a sponge”
Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada
Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.
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