Technical Project Assistant

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Technical Project Assistant.

About the Team:

From Procurement to Finance to IT services and much more, the Quality & Operation Department provides critical support for all of Huawei Canada. This department prides itself on its ability to solve complex problems, often under tight deadlines, while provided world class service. The department’s name reflects its commitment to quality and operational excellence.

About the Job: 

• Design and develop internal software tools and plugins to streamline and optimize business workflows.

• Ability to 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.

The total target annual compensation (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $48,000 to $94,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

About the ideal candidate:

• 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; capable of developing and deploying automation tools.

• AI Practical Experience: Preference given to candidates with practical experience in leveraging AI tools for project delivery or AI-driven software development.

• Highly responsible with excellent communication and coordination skills; able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive issue resolution.

• A fast learner who can quickly master and apply new technologies while staying updated on cutting-edge industry trends.

• Ability to work with department heads and developers cross functionally to document necessary requirements and maintain project deadlines.

• A multi-tasker with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as a team.

• Ability to formulate and prioritize action items to achieve desired project goals.

Additional Information:

Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.