Project Manager Assistant

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Bureau Veritas is looking for a

Project Manager Assistant (PMA) - Mississauga (Contract position)

Join our talented team of experts in the scientific field to advance your technical knowledge and advance your career. Every day we go above and beyond to deliver innovative solutions to help our clients make important decisions that directly impact the community and the environment.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager Assistant (PMA) ideally with analytical expertise in the environmental sector. Knowledge pertaining to Ontario and Canadian environmental regulations is required.

As a Project Manager Assistant, your main responsibilities are to:

1. Process requests received from Project Support or Project Manager to:
2. Create orders based on customer requirements
3. Schedule internal courier
4. Initiate analysis cancellations resulting from internal or external changes
5. Gather internal information for client data inquiries and investigations, when required
6. Coordinate and communicate client/internal deadline changes and/or toggle requests with lab operations team
7. Initiate client credits, as required
8. Create summary reports for CET Lead
9. Effectively execute to Customer Experience Team KPIs
10. Review file entry information (including price, parameters, contact information and client specific needs) to ensure it complies with client and/or regulatory requirements
11. Send job confirmation to clients as required within internal timeline metrics
12. Enter Quotes
13. Investigate and respond to internal inquiries and sub-contracting requests
14. Respond to operational inquiries (including: Rush TATs, job status, instrument capacity, etc)
15. Complete methanol orders and billing
16. May act as a back-up for functions performed by Project Managers and Project Support, when cross trained
17. May assist with client meetings and/or conference calls to address issues, trouble shooting and analysis requirements
18. Provide support to other related departments or areas as required (i.e. Sample Entry, Bottle Prep, Archiving)
19. Engage in cross-training/career pathing to support overall success of Customer Experience Team
20. Other responsibilities as assigned

You are the ideal Project Manager Assistant if you have:

1. University degree or College diploma preferably in chemistry or environmental science (an asset) or equivalent work experience.
2. Demonstrated success in positions related to Customer Service or Lab Operations
3. Basic chemistry knowledge for application in a laboratory setting
4. Good knowledge of computers (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
5. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with lab operations, Business Development Managers and the CET members
6. Good time-management, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills (French is an asset)
8. Organized, detail-oriented and focused
9. Ability to work independently as well as engage others when required in the escalation of concerns
10. Represents the Bureau Veritas Values and is at all times professional
11. Should be responsible, dedicated and motivated

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work. Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success. Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at http://bvlabs.com/careers/current-opportunities

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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