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Our Surrey office is looking to add an enthusiastic full-time Project Administrator to complement our Branch and provide support to our team of professionals. Are you a self-starter who is motivated by providing top-notch service and support? Do you enjoy changing from task to task throughout your day? Can you remain calm in the face of changing priorities while keeping a welcoming and upbeat tone? If organization is your mainstay, you are energized working with lots of different people and you enjoy working in Excel, lets connect! You will play a key part in supporting our Urban Systems community. You will put your skills to work providing exemplary administrative services to our business through: Project Initiation and Support – Project openings, accounts receivable & tracking, client communications, drafting invoices, project coordination & notes, budget tracking, and other duties as required. Project and Contract Administrative Support – Assist the Project Leaders throughout all project phases from initiation to completion. Providing support, including pulling reports, drafting documents, issuing standard letters, obtaining signatures, communicating with project partners, organizing records and documentation for project leaders’ review, coordinating formal document preparation, and other administrative details as needed. Branch Accounting Processes – Provide monthly account receivable statements, accounts payable invoicing, accounts receivable tracking, and communication with clients regarding invoicing concerns and recoveries. Work collaboratively to support our business’s continued growth and evolution. Provide additional support to our office administration team as needed. Support to our Office Administration – Additional duties as needed.
About You
Our ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of related experience in a professional office environment and is a proactive, energetic self-starter who takes pride in delivering exceptional service to both colleagues and Urban Systems clients. Post-secondary education in a related field, such as office administration, is considered an asset.
The core skills that will help you succeed here include
People person - Working with people gets you energized, and you enjoy building relationships and rapport with different types of people. It’s natural for you to build an understanding of what people need and how you can help them. Service mindset - You like being in service and supporting the needs of others efficiently and effectively makes you happy. Numbers are your thing - You have basic knowledge and aptitude for financial administration and accounting principles and are able to comfortably and confidently communicate and track budgets and costs associated with projects. Positive outlook and highly developed interpersonal skills – You have the ability to quickly develop a rapport with others, both internal and external clients. Microsoft Office – You are technically proficient and experienced with all Microsoft Office programs, with an emphasis on Excel. You are an excellent communicator – You have strong communication, both verbal and written, and can convey information to a wide array of audiences. Collaborative – You genuinely enjoy working cooperatively and effectively to reach a common goal. Growth Mindset – You see your progress as incremental, and you want to learn and grow over time. You take the initiative and enjoy taking ownership of your work. Adaptable and flexible – You maintain accuracy, a positive attitude, and an open mind in the event of changes in business needs, conditions, or work responsibilities while staying mindful of all aspects involved regardless of magnitude, while maintaining attention to detail.
About Us
Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever. At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector. We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.
Our Commitment to You
Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple teams? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here’s what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems: Competitive Compensation and Benefits. You’ll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage, and more. This position will have a salary range of $73,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The range is negotiable based on your skillset and experience. Paid Time Off. We encourage all team members to take time off to recharge. Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year. Learn and grow. Your professional growth & development is supported here. You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more. Work with Interdisciplinary Teams. Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, interdisciplinary teams to deliver important projects for our clients and their communities. Flexible Hours. You have a life outside of work. This role is primarily office-based, with weekday office hours of approximately 8am-5pm, though we strive to offer flexibility to help you do your best work and meet your commitments. Saving for the Future. To help you achieve your long-term retirement goals, we offer a Long-Term Matching Program that matches your contributions (up to 5%) to an RRSP or TFSA. Support through Transitions. You will be supported through life’s moments and transitions, big or small, including top-up for parental leave for both biological and adoptive parents. Create Lasting Community Impact. 98% of Urban Systems employees believe that the work we do is important. Join a team of like-minded leaders and work together to bring impactful community projects to life!
How to Apply
If this describes your background, skills, and attributes, please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn’t describe you exactly, but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:00 am PDT
All resumes are reviewed by someone on our recruitment team. If you have individual needs or requirements and request assistance throughout the application process, please get in touch with our recruitment team by email at recruiting@urbansystems.ca so we can better support you. Urban Systems is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do you. We are looking for candidates with their own unique talents. If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills outlined in this job posting, tell us why you’d be a great fit for Urban Systems in your cover letter!
Not the right fit? Search for Project Administrator jobs in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
About Urban Systems Ltd.
Together, we are building vibrant communities
UrbanSystems® is the collective passion of great people.
It is a reflection of what happens when a group of dedicated professionals commit to building prosperous, sustainable, resilient and healthy communities. And it is a career destination for outstanding minds who thrive in an environment of collaboration, commitment and growth.
Founded in 1975, we are an employee-owned, interdisciplinary consulting firm that has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada fourteen times. Our vision is to be the workplace of choice for civil engineers, urban planners, landscape architects, technologists and corporate staff. Whether you are a student, recent graduate or senior professional, we are always looking for great individuals to join our team at any of our 15 locations.
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About the role
About the Opportunity
Our Surrey office is looking to add an enthusiastic full-time Project Administrator to complement our Branch and provide support to our team of professionals. Are you a self-starter who is motivated by providing top-notch service and support? Do you enjoy changing from task to task throughout your day? Can you remain calm in the face of changing priorities while keeping a welcoming and upbeat tone? If organization is your mainstay, you are energized working with lots of different people and you enjoy working in Excel, lets connect! You will play a key part in supporting our Urban Systems community. You will put your skills to work providing exemplary administrative services to our business through: Project Initiation and Support – Project openings, accounts receivable & tracking, client communications, drafting invoices, project coordination & notes, budget tracking, and other duties as required. Project and Contract Administrative Support – Assist the Project Leaders throughout all project phases from initiation to completion. Providing support, including pulling reports, drafting documents, issuing standard letters, obtaining signatures, communicating with project partners, organizing records and documentation for project leaders’ review, coordinating formal document preparation, and other administrative details as needed. Branch Accounting Processes – Provide monthly account receivable statements, accounts payable invoicing, accounts receivable tracking, and communication with clients regarding invoicing concerns and recoveries. Work collaboratively to support our business’s continued growth and evolution. Provide additional support to our office administration team as needed. Support to our Office Administration – Additional duties as needed.
About You
Our ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of related experience in a professional office environment and is a proactive, energetic self-starter who takes pride in delivering exceptional service to both colleagues and Urban Systems clients. Post-secondary education in a related field, such as office administration, is considered an asset.
The core skills that will help you succeed here include
People person - Working with people gets you energized, and you enjoy building relationships and rapport with different types of people. It’s natural for you to build an understanding of what people need and how you can help them. Service mindset - You like being in service and supporting the needs of others efficiently and effectively makes you happy. Numbers are your thing - You have basic knowledge and aptitude for financial administration and accounting principles and are able to comfortably and confidently communicate and track budgets and costs associated with projects. Positive outlook and highly developed interpersonal skills – You have the ability to quickly develop a rapport with others, both internal and external clients. Microsoft Office – You are technically proficient and experienced with all Microsoft Office programs, with an emphasis on Excel. You are an excellent communicator – You have strong communication, both verbal and written, and can convey information to a wide array of audiences. Collaborative – You genuinely enjoy working cooperatively and effectively to reach a common goal. Growth Mindset – You see your progress as incremental, and you want to learn and grow over time. You take the initiative and enjoy taking ownership of your work. Adaptable and flexible – You maintain accuracy, a positive attitude, and an open mind in the event of changes in business needs, conditions, or work responsibilities while staying mindful of all aspects involved regardless of magnitude, while maintaining attention to detail.
About Us
Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever. At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector. We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.
Our Commitment to You
Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple teams? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here’s what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems: Competitive Compensation and Benefits. You’ll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage, and more. This position will have a salary range of $73,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The range is negotiable based on your skillset and experience. Paid Time Off. We encourage all team members to take time off to recharge. Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year. Learn and grow. Your professional growth & development is supported here. You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more. Work with Interdisciplinary Teams. Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, interdisciplinary teams to deliver important projects for our clients and their communities. Flexible Hours. You have a life outside of work. This role is primarily office-based, with weekday office hours of approximately 8am-5pm, though we strive to offer flexibility to help you do your best work and meet your commitments. Saving for the Future. To help you achieve your long-term retirement goals, we offer a Long-Term Matching Program that matches your contributions (up to 5%) to an RRSP or TFSA. Support through Transitions. You will be supported through life’s moments and transitions, big or small, including top-up for parental leave for both biological and adoptive parents. Create Lasting Community Impact. 98% of Urban Systems employees believe that the work we do is important. Join a team of like-minded leaders and work together to bring impactful community projects to life!
How to Apply
If this describes your background, skills, and attributes, please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn’t describe you exactly, but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:00 am PDT
All resumes are reviewed by someone on our recruitment team. If you have individual needs or requirements and request assistance throughout the application process, please get in touch with our recruitment team by email at recruiting@urbansystems.ca so we can better support you. Urban Systems is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do you. We are looking for candidates with their own unique talents. If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills outlined in this job posting, tell us why you’d be a great fit for Urban Systems in your cover letter!
Not the right fit? Search for Project Administrator jobs in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
About Urban Systems Ltd.
Together, we are building vibrant communities
UrbanSystems® is the collective passion of great people.
It is a reflection of what happens when a group of dedicated professionals commit to building prosperous, sustainable, resilient and healthy communities. And it is a career destination for outstanding minds who thrive in an environment of collaboration, commitment and growth.
Founded in 1975, we are an employee-owned, interdisciplinary consulting firm that has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada fourteen times. Our vision is to be the workplace of choice for civil engineers, urban planners, landscape architects, technologists and corporate staff. Whether you are a student, recent graduate or senior professional, we are always looking for great individuals to join our team at any of our 15 locations.