Assistant project manager Jobs in Oakville, ON

About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and organized professional to join our team as Project Manager. In this role, you will actively lead capital project initiatives through the initiation, planning, development, and deployment phases of the SDLC. You will partner with IT and business stakeholders to evaluate, prioritize, and execute projects aligned with business strategies. You will ensure best-practice project management, consistent delivery, and measurable value for our clients.

What You’ll Do

Plans and manages the daily activities of the project team.
Identifies and assesses project dependencies and provides timely, solution-oriented recommendations.
Establishes and actively monitors project performance through associated measurement criteria.
Conducts monthly reviews of project financials, including validation and correction of actuals, forecasting, and resource planning.
Develops and ensures compliance with project management policies, including weekly reporting and alignment with stakeholders.
Constructs baseline scope, timeline, and budget for completion of capital projects.
Provides consulting support to business leaders during the ideation phase of projects.
Maintains resource planning including internal assignments, conflicts, and augmentation efforts.
Ensures projects are effectively managed to time, cost, and scope to achieve business benefits.
Manages and evaluates third-party performance to ensure delivery and quality targets are met.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
6+ years of progressive experience in the project management field.
Must have expert knowledge in project management best practices, development lifecycles, and supporting tools.
Demonstrated experience managing projects using Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience with people resource management and vendor management.
Experience leading Data Migration/Data Transformation/Data Analytics, ERP implementation(s) and/or Digital transformation(s) projects ​
Ability to partner with business, IT, and third-party resources to complete work products.
Ability to develop and execute work plans ensuring all required activities are performed.

Current Location: Mississauga. Our Mississauga office will move to 1 Adelaide in Toronto in September 2026.


What’s in it for You
• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)



Advantages
What’s in it for You
• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)


Responsibilities
Plans and manages the daily activities of the project team.
Identifies and assesses project dependencies and provides timely, solution-oriented recommendations.
Establishes and actively monitors project performance through associated measurement criteria.
Conducts monthly reviews of project financials, including validation and correction of actuals, forecasting, and resource planning.
Develops and ensures compliance with project management policies, including weekly reporting and alignment with stakeholders.
Constructs baseline scope, timeline, and budget for completion of capital projects.
Provides consulting support to business leaders during the ideation phase of projects.
Maintains resource planning including internal assignments, conflicts, and augmentation efforts.
Ensures projects are effectively managed to time, cost, and scope to achieve business benefits.
Manages and evaluates third-party performance to ensure delivery and quality targets are met.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
6+ years of progressive experience in the project management field.
Must have expert knowledge in project management best practices, development lifecycles, and supporting tools.
Demonstrated experience managing projects using Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience with people resource management and vendor management.
Experience leading Data Migration/Data Transformation/Data Analytics, ERP implementation(s) and/or Digital transformation(s) projects ​
Ability to partner with business, IT, and third-party resources to complete work products.
Ability to develop and execute work plans ensuring all required activities are performed.

Summary
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and organized professional to join our team as Project Manager. In this role, you will actively lead capital project initiatives through the initiation, planning, development, and deployment phases of the SDLC. You will partner with IT and business stakeholders to evaluate, prioritize, and execute projects aligned with business strategies. You will ensure best-practice project management, consistent delivery, and measurable value for our clients.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.