Technical Project Assistant

About the role

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12‑month contract opening for a Technical Project Assistant. The role involves designing and developing internal software tools and plugins to streamline and optimize business workflows, utilizing project management platforms, and collaborating with technical resources.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop internal software tools and plugins to streamline and optimize business workflows.
• Utilize project management platforms to create and track projects, tasks, key dates and phases from kickoff to deployment.
• Collaborate with technical resources on the team for key requirements and development timelines.
• Align project timelines with scope of work and formalize change management by working with both Development and Operations teams.
• Manage and host weekly project review meetings, daily status update huddles, project kickoffs and retrospectives where required.
• Work with managers to coordinate project checkpoints, track weekly meeting minutes and ensure that all action items have been responded to.
• Act as a central point of contact for all project stakeholders and communicate project status.

Required profile

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data, or a related field.
• Familiar with software development lifecycles (SDLC) and proficient in Python, Java, or other mainstream programming languages.
• Practical experience leveraging AI tools for project delivery or AI‑driven software development is preferred.
• Highly responsible with excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Fast learner who can quickly master and apply new technologies while staying updated on industry trends.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with department heads and developers to document requirements and maintain project deadlines.
• Multi‑tasker capable of working in a fast‑paced environment both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Python
• Java