Junior Project Manager in Ottawa

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary: The Junior Project Manager - Mechanical Service oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of medium to large mechanical service projects. This role coordinates project activities, schedules, resources, reporting, and governance while supporting project and operational teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Documentation
  • Maintained project schedules, budgets, proposals, cash flows, and supporting documentation.
  • Managed centralized project records, including reports, timesheets, expenses, contracts, POs, and change orders.
  • Prepared status reports, governance updates, risk/issue logs, and communication charts.
• Coordination & Communication
  • Coordinated with functional leaders, field teams, and stakeholders to support project execution.
  • Communicated project updates clearly to ensure alignment and continuity.
  • Supported project managers with meeting logistics, agendas, and action‑item follow‑up.
• Project Monitoring & Control
  • Tracked project progress, budgets, deliverables, and quality using scheduling and control tools.
  • Monitored risks, issues, and critical path activities; recommended mitigation actions.
  • Reviewed consultant reports, flagged concerns, and ensured timely deliverables.
  • Managed change notices, change orders, contract tracking, and project closeout documentation.
• Business & Compliance
  • Ensured compliance with corporate policies, procurement standards, quality systems, and HSE regulations.
  • Supported finance/admin teams by reviewing quotations and ensuring procurement compliance.
  • Performed additional duties as required by management.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience in HVAC/R and mechanical projects management (Hospital Project Experience would be an asset).
• Trade certification or PMP is an asset.
• Effective customer service as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications; Procore, Autocad, BIM360, JDE and Excel.
• Demonstrated coordination, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work within a fast-paced environment, and prioritize conflicting demands.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate field technical employees and subcontractors.

Salary: The salary range is $60,000 - $80,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation.
• Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives.
• Hybrid working models, where applicable.
• An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within the company.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country!