BQE Water

Project Administrator

Vancouver, BC

full_time

About This Job

The Company

BQE are hiring a Project Administrator to join our talented engineering department our brand-new head office in Mount Pleasant. We develop innovative technological wastewater treatment solutions for international mining industry clients, helping them to meet stringent regulations, extract mineral value from waste, and protect water as a shared natural resource - all whilst encouraging and promoting socially responsible operations. We have been in commercial production since 2001 and have designed and constructed 18 water treatment plants at locations around the world, treating over 20 million m3 of wastewater and recovering over 1,500 tonnes of valuable metals annually. Visit www.bqewater.com to learn more.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Administrator’s duties will include, but not be limited to:

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Maintain organized project file folders and document registers.

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Learn and manage various client document control platforms (e.g., Aconex, SDx, M-Files, Hexagon, SharePoint).

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Improve internal document control procedures.

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Compile turnover packages and plant operating & maintenance manuals.

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Support the commissioning team with document control tasks.

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Perform non-technical quality control of engineering documents.

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Manage document transmittals and track vendor documentation and submittals.

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Format and polish technical reports for clarity and consistency.

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Procurement Support

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Assist in preparing and compiling technical procurement packages.

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Coordinate communication with vendors and manage responses to RFIs.

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Maintain and update procurement schedules (PPSR).

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Expedite vendor deliverables including quotations, documentation, and equipment.

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Project Administration

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Take meeting minutes or curate AI-generated meeting notes.

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Complete timesheet entries and resource allocation forecasts.

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Support monthly project reporting activities.

Requirements

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Strong organizational and communication skills.

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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

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Ability to learn and adapt to new software platforms quickly.

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Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Beneficial, but not mandatory

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Experience with engineering or construction projects.

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Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor coordination.

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Previous use of platforms like Aconex, SDx, or SharePoint.

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Use of AI tools in project applications

Perks

Include, but are not limited to:

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Competitive salary

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Paid vacation, plus an additional week of uninterrupted paid leave company-wide around the festive period annually

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Up to $1,000 annually in personal development education matching

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Health benefits upon hire, with a bonus company-funded HSA provided upon probation completion

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Employee gym, full kitchen, balcony, BBQ and underground parking available

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Cross departmental training and twice monthly ‘CEO Industry Sessions’ to learn from our CEO directly

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GRRSP matching up to 5%

Compensation

$55,000-70,000 based on experience, education and skillset for this full-time, in-person Monday to Friday position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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Company events

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Life insurance

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Mileage reimbursement

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On-site gym

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On-site parking

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Tuition reimbursement

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Vision care

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

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At the time of application, do you currently have the legal right to work for any employer in Canada?

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Do you have any previous experience within the engineering or water treatment industry?