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Project Assistant

@ Lar-Mex Inc

Gloucester, Ontario

$18–$23/hr
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Overview

Lar-Mex Inc. is hiring a Project Assistant to support construction project teams with administrative and coordination work. The role involves preparing purchase orders, contracts, permits and health and safety documents, based at the Canotek office. The posting states pay of $18 to $23 hourly, based on experience and qualifications.

Pay:

$18–$23 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Project Coordinators with daily administrative tasks
  • Prepare purchase orders, progress billing, RFIs and permits
  • Prepare contracts, revisions and regulated documentation
  • Prepare reports and health and safety documents
  • Communicate project information to clients and team

Requirements summary:

  • Post-secondary education in administration or relevant training
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
  • Effective verbal, written and presentation communication
  • Flexibility under changing priorities
  • HVAC knowledge and bilingualism are assets

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyAdministration
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness, Transit support

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Lar-Mex Inc

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Building Mechanical Systems

Full company description

Lar-Mex with a staff of over 200 employees has been providing heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning (HVAC) services to the National Capital region for over 30 years. To accomplish this, we have built a two-fold service offering: - Design and installation of Plumbing Systems. - Design and installation of HVAC Mechanical Systems. - 24-hour service for the above.

LinkedIn followers
2,563
People associated on LinkedIn
65
Reported office locations
  • 5509 Canotek Rd, 17, Ottawa, Ontario K1J 9J8, CA
Business categories
  • Building Maintenance
  • Building Material
  • Construction
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Solar
Other recorded names
  • Lar-Mex Inc
Specialties
  • Contrôles
  • Service CVAC
  • Installation CVAC
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Sheetmetal
  • and Maintenance
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Lar-Mex with a staff of over 200 employees has been providing heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning (HVAC) services to the National Capital region for over 30 years. To accomplish this, we have built a two-fold service offering: - Design and installation of Plumbing Systems. - Design and installation of HVAC Mechanical Systems. - 24-hour service for the above.

FieldValue
IndustryIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Organization typePartnership
Year founded1989
SpecialtiesContrôlesService CVACInstallation CVACHVACPlumbingSheetmetaland Maintenance
Open jobs on Jobsy4
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Job description

Since 1989, Lar-Mex Inc. has successfully managed and completed countless mechanical contracting projects. Our services cover all spheres of a Smart Building Energy Management System which includes plumbing, sheet metal, and more!

Our core values to inspire, innovate and lead are what guide our business, foster our growth, and are at the core of our relationships with clients and employees. This is what makes us one of the fastest growing mechanical contractors in the region, come grow with us!

Job purpose

The Project Assistant is responsible for provide administrative and coordination support to construction project teams to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Duties and responsibilities

Job Duties:

  • Assist the Project Coordinators with day-to-day administrative tasks.
  • Prepare Purchase Orders, Progress Billing, RFI’s, Permits, Shop Drawings & Closeout Documents.
  • Prepare contracts and revisions for changes & additions to contractual agreements with consultants, clients, suppliers & subcontractors including collecting all regulated documentation (WSIB, Insurance, Acquittances, Form 1000 etc.)
  • Assist with various administrative tasks assigned.
  • Prepare reports to the Project Managers & Clients as requested.
  • Prepare Health & Safety Documentation as required.
  • Effectively & accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team.
  • This position is located at our Canotek office.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite of products.
  • Bilingualism is an asset.
  • Knowledge of HVAC industry an asset.
  • Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle several responsibilities at once under minimal supervision, take on special projects as assigned, and coordinate the activities of others to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Required Skills:

  • Experience in a project management environment involving large construction projects is an asset.
  • 0-1 Year experience is considered an asset.

Education:

  • Post-secondary education in Administration or relevant training.

Salary Range: $18 - $23 hourly, based on experience and qualifications.

What’s in it for you:

  • Industry leading compensation
  • Extended health, vision, and dental benefits
  • Wellness plan
  • Pension plan match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Free onsite parking

Existing Vacancy: Yes

**Lar-Mex Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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