Project Management Assistant & Community Liaison

About the role

The City of Vancouver is seeking a Project Management Assistant who will serve as the primary point of contact between the public and the Project Delivery Branch. This role supports project managers on major construction initiatives by coordinating stakeholder communications and facilitating community outreach.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder communication and management plans for construction projects.
• Respond to public enquiries, maintain a project register of concerns, and prepare status reports.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications to align stakeholder issues with broader communication strategies.
• Identify private encroachments, maintain an encroachment database, and prepare related documentation.
• Create and obtain approvals for construction notification letters and graphic materials for public meetings and council reports.
• Conduct outreach activities such as door‑to‑door visits, information tables, and event representation.
• Manage stakeholder email newsletters and organize internal and external meetings.
• Perform general administrative duties including data entry, minute taking, and document preparation.

Required profile

• Strong ability to act as the interface between community members and project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for public engagement.
• Detail‑oriented approach to record‑keeping and reporting.
• Flexibility to attend public meetings outside regular work hours when needed.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable urban development in a leading Canadian city.
• Engagement with diverse community groups and municipal stakeholders.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace committed to equity and reconciliation.