Project Analyst

Salary range:

Job class 18 ($70,889 - $81,007) *under review*

Competition #:

B061 - 25

Application Deadline:

March 5, 2026

VALUES STATEMENT: Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational. It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, ableism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination. These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too. Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values. Integrating Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal.

The Opportunity As

Project Analyst , your primary function is to support the planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of projects across the organization by providing analytical, scheduling, and reporting expertise. This role develops and maintains project documentation, analyses project and portfolio data, prepares dashboards and reports for decision makers, and ensures alignment with organizational goals, governance standards, and PMO best practices. The Project Analyst also identifies risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities to support effective project delivery and organizational performance.

Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:

Support project managers and teams in developing and maintaining key project documents including business cases, charters, requirements, scope definitions, schedules, budgets, reports, and forecasts.

Lead or assist with resource and capacity planning to ensure the organization can effectively deliver current and upcoming projects.

Develop, implement, and maintain project and portfolio dashboards for various stakeholder groups, ensuring timely and accurate visibility into project health, risks, and portfolio trends.

Support project managers in maintaining up to date project schedules and documentation that accurately reflect the current state of each initiative.

Escalate critical risks, issues and variances to the appropriate supervisor and/or manager.

Analyze project data to identify trends, challenges, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights that support decision making.

Maintain, enhance, and promote PMO templates, standards, and tools for key project deliverables, including charters, requirements, project plans, schedules, change control, reporting, and risk/issue management.

Develop and refine project management best practices to ensure high quality, consistent project information for business decisions and portfolio oversight.

Perform other related duties as required.

Who We Are Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non‑profit organization established by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979. Our mission is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens who lack the necessary resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. Our vision is to see BC’s legal system transformed, by the way LABC represents our clients, into one more equitable and inclusive with a mission to strengthen client‑centred legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.

At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need. We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of client focus, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and change through leadership.

Legal Aid BC is in the early stages of, and committed to a transformative journey of embedding Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek talent from equity‑seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who self‑identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis descent, persons with diverse abilities, gender diverse, racialized, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Be a part of this exciting stage of Legal Aid BC’s growth. We care deeply about the culture we are building and are looking for staff members who not only excel in their respective areas but are also passionate about supporting the people we serve and each other. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code. If we can do anything to make your application experience a positive and equitable one, we want to hear from you on what we can do better.

To understand why legal aid matters, and our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please explore our website, planning and guiding documents at https://legalaid.bc.ca/.

The Ideal Candidate You have Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project coordination, project analysis, or PMO support, strong understanding of project management life cycle methodologies (Waterfall and familiarity with Agile or hybrid approaches preferred). Demonstrated experience with estimating, scheduling, progress tracking, risk management, change control, and portfolio reporting. Experience working with project management and productivity tools such as MS Project, Planner, SharePoint, and enterprise project/portfolio management systems. Certified Associate in project management (CAPM) or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. You strive to exceed expectations and are a team player.

We Offer A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and affiliation including:

Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC

An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC

Support for training and development

An Employee and Family Assistance program

The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)

Support for a healthy work/life balance

Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)

13 paid statutory holidays

An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)

Transit friendly employer for eligible staff to have their commute subsidized

Dog-friendly offices

Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees

An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and Indigenous employees Council and Accessibility Committee of employees from equity‑seeking groups that advises on ongoing improvements and investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at our workplace

For additional information regarding our extensive benefits package, please explore our careers page at: https://legalaid.bc.ca/about/careers/why-work-here.

If you are interested in joining us – visit our careers page for the full job posting at https://legalaid.bc.ca/careers and apply now!

Legal Aid BC is recognized as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers:

We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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