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Project Assistant

@ Robert Half

Toronto, Ontario

$21.85–$25.30/hrRemoteTemporary2+ years experience
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring a temporary Project Assistant to support a non-profit organization in Toronto, Ontario on a long-term contract. The role coordinates meetings, maintains project records and supports status reporting using Microsoft Office tools.

Pay:

$21.85–$25.30 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate calendars and arrange meetings
  • Maintain project tracking tools and records
  • Prepare routine status updates and summaries
  • Manage documents and administrative files
  • Create spreadsheets, reports and presentations

Requirements summary:

  • At least 2 years in project coordination or office administration
  • Hands-on Microsoft Planner experience
  • Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint skills
  • Accurate data entry and record maintenance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
First seen by our source
2026-11-02
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience2+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
Business categories
  • Skill Assessment
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
  • Robert Half
Specialties
  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
  • recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • creative jobs
  • staffing
  • hiring
  • employment agency
  • contract talent
  • contract professionals
  • talent solutions
  • contract employment
  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
  • and marketing jobs
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
Specialtiesconsulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing
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Job description
We are looking for a Project Assistant to support a non-profit organization in Toronto, Ontario through a Long-term Contract opportunity. In this role, you will help keep projects organized by coordinating meetings, maintaining accurate records, and supporting regular status reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong administrative judgement, clear communication skills, and confidence using Microsoft Office tools to keep project information current and accessible.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate calendars, arrange meetings, and ensure participants receive the information they need in advance.
• Maintain project tracking tools by updating timelines, action items, feedback, and progress notes in Microsoft Planner and related documents.
• Enter and organize project data with accuracy, ensuring records remain complete, current, and easy to retrieve.
• Prepare routine status updates and summaries to support project visibility for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with document management by organizing files, scanning materials, and maintaining orderly administrative records.
• Support day-to-day office and project coordination tasks to help timelines stay on track and priorities remain organized.
• Create and update spreadsheets, reports, and presentation materials using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Provide responsive administrative support and clear communication when handling project-related inquiries and follow-up. • At least 2 years of experience in a Project Assistant, project coordination, or office administration role.
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Planner to monitor tasks, updates, or project activity.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proven accuracy in data entry and record maintenance within a fast-paced administrative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, priorities, and multiple assignments at once.
• Experience providing customer service or administrative support in a detail-focused setting.

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