Junior Project Manager - Capital & Asset Renewal

Join Onward:
Transforming Lives through Affordable Housing and Community Engagement

At Onward, we stand for more than just housing; we represent affordability, community, and the fostering of personal growth. Our commitment to creating affordable homes and empowering individuals to thrive is what drives us. With over five decades of history, Onward stands as a leading not-for-profit dedicated to affordable housing in Calgary.

Our Mission: Onward focuses on creating, renovating, and expertly managing properties to provide homes for over 3,000 individuals, predominantly with lower incomes. We work closely with over 50 social service agencies to introduce residents who require support. Our buildings, spread across the city, cater to individuals, families, seniors, Indigenous persons, newcomers to Canada, and others who benefit from personalized agency support for various needs, including mental health, addictions, and mobility challenges.

Our People, Our Strength: To fulfill our mission, we rely on an exceptional team of dedicated employees. We seek team members who value results, leadership, and inclusive practices, believing in the power of collaboration and demonstrating courage where needed. If you resonate with our vision and share our values, we invite you to join us on our mission to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Junior Project Manager will play an important supporting role in the planning, coordination, execution, and administration of capital renewal, building improvement, and asset preservation projects across Onward's affordable housing portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional who wants to build a career in project management, construction, asset management, or housing development. Working alongside senior leaders and project stakeholders, you will gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle while contributing to projects that have a direct impact on the communities we serve.

At Onward, we offer something unique: we're large enough to manage a diverse portfolio of properties and significant capital projects, yet small enough that team members gain exposure far beyond a traditional entry-level role. Rather than being confined to one area of the business, you'll work closely with operations, property management, maintenance, finance, resident services, contractors, consultants, and senior leadership. This multifaceted exposure provides an accelerated learning environment and exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Support the planning, tracking, and delivery of capital renewal, refurbishment, and restoration projects across the portfolio.
• Assist with developing project schedules, scopes of work, procurement packages, and project documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain project records, prepare status updates, and follow up on action items.
• Track project milestones, budgets, invoices, and contractor performance.
• Assist with change order management and ensure project documentation remains accurate and organized.
• Participate in site visits to monitor project progress, quality standards, and safety compliance.

• Assist in gathering building condition data and updating asset lifecycle information.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of Onward's long-term Capital Replacement Plan.
• Help identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements, sustainability initiatives, and accessibility enhancements.
• Collect and organize information to support project prioritization and future capital planning initiatives.
• Assist with procurement activities, including obtaining quotes, coordinating tender documents, and managing contractor communications.
• Support contractor onboarding, document collection, and compliance tracking.
• Coordinate scheduling between contractors, consultants, building staff, and residents.
• Review invoices and project documentation for accuracy before approval.

• Work closely with Property Management and Resident Services teams to support project communications.
• Prepare resident notices related to building improvements, unit access requirements, service disruptions, and project timelines.
• Assist with resident meetings, information sessions, and project briefings.
• Help ensure projects are completed with minimal…