Project Administrator (TIC & WSP - Yellowknife)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Project Administrator

Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation (TIC)
In partnership with WSP

Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation (TIC) is dedicated to creating meaningful employment and professional development opportunities for members of the Tłı̨chǫ community. Through strategic partnerships, TIC supports skills development, workforce participation, and long-term career growth for Tłı̨chǫ citizens across a range of industries.

Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation, in partnership with WSP, is pleased to offer a Tłı̨chǫ community member the opportunity to join a professional consulting environment as a Project Administrator based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

This role is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience supporting project teams working on local and regional initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to project coordination, administrative support, and day-to-day project activities.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position, starting April 6, 2026, and ending April 2, 2027.

The Project Administrator role is intended to:

1. Provide exposure to a professional consulting and project-based work environment.

2. Build strong administrative and technical skills using Microsoft Office tools, project management systems, and document control processes.

3. Develop an understanding of project coordination roles, responsibilities, and workflows.

4. Support project delivery through scheduling, tracking, reporting, and documentation.

5. Strengthen communication, teamwork, and professional workplace skills.

6. Gain hands-on experience by supporting active projects and participating in real project tasks.

7. Encourage professional growth through mentorship, feedback, and goal setting.

• Provide administrative and coordination support to project teams

• Assist with document management, data entry, reporting, and file organization

• Support project scheduling, tracking, and general coordination activities

• Communicate with internal team members and support collaboration

• Assist with preparing reports, meeting materials, and project documentation

• Support field teams as required, which may include environmental monitoring assistance, data collection, and general site support

• Develop and enhance time-management, organization, and communication skills

Work will be primarily office-based, with potential opportunities to support field activities depending on project needs. The role will focus largely on consulting services related to mine closure and remediation projects.

• Assignment of a mentor/supervisor within the partner organization’s Yellowknife office

• Peer support and regular check-ins

• Exposure to experienced project professionals, scientists, and technical staff

• Guidance on project administration, consulting practices, and professional development

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Interest in project administration, project management, environmental work, or technical services

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong willingness to learn and actively participate in professional development opportunities

• Demonstrated reliability, engagement, and commitment

Health and safety are core values. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all applicable Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies at all times, including those in place at client and project sites.

Applications must be submitted to TIC HR no later than March 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MST.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.