Associate Project Manager

AlgaeCal Inc.

. Develop comprehensive project plans with timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including developing comprehensive project plans, optimizing processes, and managing stakeholder communication. Proficient in risk assessment, resource allocation, and compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementAgile Project ManagementJira ManagementRisk AssessmentStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementResource AllocationGantt Chart CreationProcess OptimizationChange ManagementConflict EscalationVendor ManagementContract NegotiationRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingExpectation Management

Tools & Technologies

Jira

Industry Keywords

ComplianceProject LifecycleStakeholder ManagementContinuous ImprovementAgile Methodology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop comprehensive project plans with timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations
Supervise project workflows using Jira
Provide updates on project progress, milestones, and potential issues
Meet with stakeholders to ensure effective resource management
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Communicate risks and project information to stakeholders and C-suite executives
Optimize project processes and lifecycles for continuous improvement
Optimize resource allocation across multiple projects
Build and maintain relationships with senior executives and stakeholders
Ensure regular communication among project teams, stakeholders, and leadership
Manage stakeholder expectations
Implement change management processes for scope changes
Escalate issues and conflicts within and outside project teams
Ensure project compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards
Work with external contractors, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships
Create Gantt charts to manage project schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1–2 years of experience in a project management role
Experience driving agile projects
Experience managing Jira boards
Ability to oversee multiple projects from idea to launch while staying on time and on budget
Ability to develop project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations
Risk assessment and mitigation skills
Stakeholder and executive communication skills
Project process/lifecycle optimization skills
Resource allocation across multiple projects
Change management and conflict escalation skills
Knowledge of compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
Experience working with external contractors, contract negotiations, and vendor relationships
Ability to create and manage Gantt charts
Cover letter and resume required as one document
Cover letter must address quantifiable achievements, company values, a significant challenge overcome, last three books read, and hobbies
Explanation of current employment status and reason for seeking a new role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work-life balance and respect for family time
Clear KPIs and expectations without micromanagement
Friendly, collaborative team environment
Opportunity to contribute to AlgaeCal’s mission of addressing bone loss
Prompt response during the hiring process