Optima Living
Project Administrator
Edmonton, AB, Canada - Full Time
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Living communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.
Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.
This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.
The Project Administrator will work for a Special Projects Team, Legal Services to play a hands-on role in supporting initiatives that improve how we work across the organization. The position requires the ability to gather and analyze data, identify business needs, and work closely with departments and stakeholders to turn those needs into clear, effective solutions. This position also helps keep day-to-day operations within legal services on track coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and supporting day-to-day execution behind the scenes. If you’re proactive, organized, deliverables oriented and a clear communicator, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor activities to ensure timelines, deliverables, and objectives are met
- Prepare, maintain, and organize documentation, reports, and tracking tools
- Support scheduling of meetings, recording minutes, and following up on action items
- Communicate project updates to stakeholders and assist with internal correspondence
- Track compliance, metrics, and progress using internal systems and templates
- Assist with preparing presentations and summary reports for leadership
- Maintain organized and accessible files for reference
- Collaborate with departments to gather information, address administrative needs, and support stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Special Projects team
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret complex data.
- 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, or project support role
- Familiarity with business analysis, methodologies, such as requirements elicitation, process mapping, and solution design
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with project tracking tools is highly valued as is ability to use AI tools to enhance efficiency.
- Team-oriented with the ability to build relationships across departments
- Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in healthcare, senior living, or a multi-site organization is an asset
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand integration and integrative processes for end-to-end process design and development
Conditions of Employment
- Clear Police Information Check
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Why Join Optima Living?
At Optima Living, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging workplace where every team member feels valued, empowered, and truly at home. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and quality of life.
Receive a market-competitive compensation package with pay progression based on your length of service and individual performance.
Health and Wellness Benefits
We offer employer-paid health coverage for you and your family, including vision care, dental care, paramedical services, travel insurance, and a health spending account, ensuring your health and peace of mind are a priority.
Career Growth and Development
We are committed to your professional journey. Enjoy opportunities for advancement, access to ongoing training, and educational programs designed to help you thrive in your career.
Financial and Life Support
Our robust benefits package includes an employer-matching RRSP program, life insurance, and access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), providing support for every stage of life.
Work-Life Balance
We understand the importance of time for yourself and your loved ones. Our team members benefit from generous vacation entitlements, paid sick time, and additional paid days off to rest and recharge.
Flexible Work Environment
We support productivity through flexibility. Our workspaces include ergonomic sit/stand desks and collaborative open-office designs. Enjoy flexible start and end times, as well as hybrid work options that allow you to perform at your best, wherever you are.
Team Culture and Recognition
At Optima Living, we strive to welcome you home. Our culture is built on mutual support, inclusion, and teamwork. As a member of our team, you'll take part in team-building activities, social gatherings, and community fundraising events. Through programs like our “Shining Star” Employee Recognition initiative, we celebrate your contributions and stay connected to our shared mission, vision, and values.
