Assistant Project Manager

 
 

About Gúnta Business Consulting:

 

Gúnta Business Consulting (Gúnta) offers arguably one of the most aligned and collaborative Indigenous Consulting Services for Governments and Businesses. Gúnta specializes in Business Planning, Renewable Energy, Community Engagement, Virtual / Hybrid Event Services, and Project Management. Gúnta has been operating in the Yukon since 2012 and has built a strong brand-recognition for our quality of service and high-level of professionalism.

Awarded Top Indigenous Business of the Year for 2021 and the Yukon Innovation Prize 2021 - 1st place prize winner, Gúnta has managed to out-perform expectations and maintain our high-quality service offering even through this deeply impacting pandemic. As many of our clients are in communities, we positioned ourselves early on in 2020 to be virtually-inclusive in all our engagements and have since become the premiere virtual/hybrid event service offering in northern Canada. This has resulted in a new and growing technology-oriented division in Gúnta which is exciting to be a part of and has many spin-off benefits and opportunities.

Job Description:

Gúnta Business Consulting is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in Whitehorse, Yukon. Assistant Project Managers provide necessary support for projects within the organization. Taking direct lead over various project aspects, assistant project managers work to help implement project goals as directed by the project managers. This role requires individuals to oversee project goals, create and deliver reports, analyze data from project execution, and any other duties as determined by project managers. As an Assistant Project Manager you have a creative mindset, are a self-starter, have demonstrated problem-solving skills and have a strong ability to convey complex thoughts in a clear and efficient manner, both written and oral.

Responsibilities / Duties:

  • Work directly with project managers to help implement project goals

  • Assign duties to staff / contractors to implement project goals, as needed

  • Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution

  • Overview project goals and ensure project goals are achievable

  • Liaise with project lead and other project managers to maintain project schedule and efficacy

  • Assist with procuring materials and other items necessary for completing project goals

  • Review project implementation and gather data on project execution

  • Coordinate with project managers and other project leads following project execution

Qualifications for Assistant Project Manager:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Political Science, and/or any Applied Sciences may be preferred. Other University post-graduate, and graduate degrees to be considered.

  • Verifiable leadership experience and capabilities, with past successful project execution

  • Ability and desire to work collaborative to ensure successful project execution

  • Willingness to learn about Yukon First Nations, the different languages, the local communities; and the intricacies, complexities and sensitivities of working within this challenging environment

  • Familiarity with proposal writing, researching, and business planning would be considered an asset

  • Expert-level experience/proficiency with computer operating systems, such as Windows and MacOS as well as with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat

  • Proven ability to generate and deliver reports that provide useful insight into project details on time, on schedule, with the required level of quality

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion for ensuring projects proceed efficiently and effectively

  • Manage sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality

  • Integrity, honesty and responsibility with a desire to contribute to a team

  • Proven ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

  • Solid written, and verbal communication skills

  • Familiarity with various social media platforms

  • Periodic travel may be required

  • Criminal Record Check

Why Choose Gúnta Business Consulting:

  • Competitive salary with performance linked bonus potential

  • Employer RRSP contributions, and RRSP matching opportunity

  • Health & Dental benefits

  • Dynamic culture

  • Exciting working & career opportunities

  • Exciting training opportunities

What are you waiting for? Let's build something extraordinary together. Apply now to join the Gúnta Business Consulting team. We want to hear from you!

Gúnta Business Consulting LTD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by provincial, federal, or local law.

We encourage you to connect with us at businessplanning@guntabusiness.com if you require an accommodation in the recruitment process, or need this job posting in an alternative format. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.