About Us

HDR Architecture Associates, Inc. (HDR) is an award-winning, employee-owned architecture firm, focused on design innovation for healthcare, education, science and technology, community, recreation and commercial projects. We pioneer design solutions, tailored to clients’ needs, which truly make a difference in our profession and communities.

Our British Columbia offices, located in Vancouver, Victoria and Penticton specialize in design of institutional and public-facing projects including major social infrastructure projects and mass timber towers. We work in collaborative studios across offices, pairing our local knowledge and deep project experience with leading edge expertise from around the globe.

We want to build a better future, so we bring our talents together to add value, promote growth and inspire positive change. HDR is a place where you can accomplish as much as you’re willing to, in your work and in your career. We rally behind a good idea — and each other. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions and collaborate to make great things possible.

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HDR’s Vancouver studio is in search of a Project Support Specialist to join our growing practice and continue the legacy of providing creative design solutions that improve health and the human condition.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Project Support Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• Provide overall project administration and support in the evolution of our projects
• Provide broad project assistance for ABG Project Managers
• Work in an interactive environment with business and technical staff to ensure a high degree of collaboration in support of a successful overall solution
• Manage project quality, time and effort measures
• Coordinate project team events
• Facilitate project agenda and meeting documentation
• Support members of the project management office in any manner required
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.