Assistant Project Manager II

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Assistant Project Manager II collaborating with project managers to execute programs. Focus on coordination and support for achieving program objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, and safety.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeNorth Vancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$99,000 - CA$121,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists senior members of the Program team in coordination and execution of assigned program activities and deliverables.
Works closely with various Functions ensuring the Program delivers on expectations.
Assists in generation and review of program deliverables including requests for proposal, estimates, proposals, contracts, risks and business cases.
Monitors weekly program metrics to measure departmental, supplier and contractor program performance and risks.
Produces weekly and monthly program reports that measure program performance against established goals and objectives.
Distributes summary reports to senior management, identifies variances from plan, and assists in developing and monitoring corrective actions.
Provides Program delivery support to the Project Managers and Program Director.
Escalates Program delivery issues to the Project Managers and Program Director.
Delivers work in accordance with Quality Management Systems.
Develops expertise in deliverables.
Aligns deliverables to contract requirements.
Displays professional curiosity and proactive leadership.
Progressively develops delegation skills.
Progressively leads on project deliverables.
Serves as orientation support for new APMs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree or diploma in Engineering, Commerce, or Project Management is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 3 years experience in shipbuilding, manufacturing, or construction or equivalent
Experience working with engineering, planning or production in the shipbuilding or other complex manufacturing/construction industry.
Acquired CAPM and/or actively working towards PMP certification.
Program management and project management skills.
Strong communication skills (written, presentation, spoken) with ability to liaise across teams/stakeholders and provide structured support to senior PM staff.
Experience working with project management software/tools for scheduling, reporting, and cost tracking.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate deliverables and documentation between engineering, procurement, and production.
Experience with document control and reporting practices within a PMO environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to liaise across teams and provide structured support to senior PM staff.

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus and pension plan matching
best-in-class health and wellness benefits package
extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
dental care
vision care
life insurance
medical leave coverage
parental leave coverage
childcare benefit partnership
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Free on-site gym
Parking is included
Complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program CoordinationDeliverable GenerationRisk ManagementPerformance MonitoringQuality Management SystemsProposal DevelopmentContract ManagementMetrics AnalysisCost TrackingDocumentation Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProactive LeadershipProfessional CuriosityDelegation Skills

Certifications

CAPMPMP (in progress)