Program assistant Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Type of position: Régulier

BBA’s Leadership, Culture and Change (LCC) service line partners with clients to strengthen leadership capability, enable effective change, and build organizational cultures that support business strategy. We work with Boards, Executive Teams, Leaders, Functional Teams, and Cross‑Functional Project Teams navigating complexity and the pace of change.

As a Program Manager, you will lead engagement and program delivery from kickoff through completion, coordinating people, timelines, logistics, and quality. You will work closely with consultants, designers, facilitators, and Program Coordinators to ensure a consistent, professional, and high‑quality experience for clients and participants

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to

• Monitor program progress, milestones, and dependencies, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule
  
• Identify and manage delivery risks, issues, and constraints, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
  
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for program delivery with clients
  
• Support client discussions related to delivery planning, execution, and progress updates
  
• Contribute to proposal development, scoping, and transition from sales to delivery
  
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams, including Program Coordinators facilitators and coaches
  
• Provide direction, prioritization, and coaching to Program Coordinators responsible for day‑to‑day operations

Do you qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
  
• Thirst to learn and excel
  
• Inspirational leadership
  
• Constantly seeing sustainable and agile solutions
  
• Ability to look beyond established standards
  
• Willingness to transform the world for the better
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summery of certifications and job requirements

• Post-Secondary education in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources
• Psychology, Communications, Event Planning, Project Management)
  
• Significant experience (typically 3–5+ years) in program management, project management, or consulting delivery roles
  
• Proven experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder programs
  
• Strong understanding of program and project management methodologies
  
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills (English required; French is an asset)
  
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and centralized program or project management tools
  
• Ability to manage multiple programs and stakeholders simultaneously
  
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and focus on quality
  

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary from $60,000 to $87,000
  
• Annual premium program for regular employees
  
• Onsite mobility premium
  
• Time bank
  
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
  
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
  
• Retirement savings plan
  
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA you get many benefits

• A vibrant social club with something for everyone
  
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
  
• Custom training and development plans
  
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
  
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.