This is a hands-on opportunity to support a high-profile national defence initiative that brings together senior leaders, experts, and partners from across Canada and beyond. As a Project Administrator, you will play a key role in the planning and delivery of a large-scale symposium that supports operational readiness and collaboration within the defence community.
You will work closely with a small, dedicated project team in a structured public sector environment. Your contributions will directly support event coordination, communications, and documentation, helping ensure that complex activities run smoothly and deadlines are met in a secure, on-site setting.
You will gain exposure to a unique national defence environment while supporting a meaningful, high-visibility event. This role offers clear processes, supportive leadership, and the chance to build experience working alongside senior stakeholders.
You will also benefit from a collaborative workplace that values reliability, organization, and teamwork. It is a strong opportunity to grow your administrative experience within a structured and professional setting.
You will support in-person and virtual event registration, ensuring accurate records and smooth participant experiences.
In this role, you will assist with preparing badges, invitations, and thank-you correspondence tied to event timelines.
You will maintain and update project documentation, files, and administrative records.
You will draft emails and written communications that support decision-making and event coordination.
You will provide meeting summaries and assist with post-event reporting activities.
Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience in a public or private sector environment.
At least 24 months of experience supporting defence, security, or a related sector.
Experience supporting meetings, events, or senior-level engagements.
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work on-site in a secure environment and follow established processes.
Must already hold a valid Secret security clearance.
If you’ve never responded to a Government of Canada request, you’re in good hands with Altis. With 35+ years of experience staffing top federal roles, we’re familiar with the procurement process, hold multiple standing offers and are well-versed in the most competitive rates. We’ll work with you through every step of every bid, gathering all required information and representing your strengths in the most accurate way, ensuring the entire experience feels personal and transparent.
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