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Edmonton, AB · On-site

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How does a digital assistant typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Digital Assistants often serve as a central point of contact between various teams, such as IT, HR, and customer service. They coordinate schedules, facilitate communication, and help streamline workflows by managing digital tools and platforms. This role frequently involves gathering information from different departments, scheduling meetings, and ensuring that cross-functional projects stay on track. Effective collaboration skills and adaptability are key, as Digital Assistants must often juggle diverse priorities and work with a wide range of team members.

What is the difference between Digital Assistant vs Virtual Assistant?

AspectDigital AssistantVirtual Assistant
CredentialsOften no formal certifications, but familiarity with AI tools helpsMay have certifications in admin support or related fields
Work EnvironmentTypically AI-powered platforms, apps, or devicesRemote, freelance, or contract-based administrative support
Employer & IndustryTech companies, AI service providers, consumersSmall businesses, entrepreneurs, corporate clients
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding AI vs human support rolesFinding personal or business administrative help

Digital Assistants are AI-driven tools or software that perform tasks based on user commands, often integrated into devices or apps. Virtual Assistants are human professionals providing remote administrative or support services. While Digital Assistants automate tasks, Virtual Assistants offer personalized, human interaction. Both roles serve different needs but are often compared by those seeking support solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a digital assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Digital Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, proficiency in office software, and a solid understanding of digital communication platforms, often supported by a relevant administrative qualification. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, scheduling applications, and CRM systems is typically required. Excellent time management, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills help digital assistants excel in supporting teams and clients remotely. These abilities are crucial for ensuring efficient operations, effective communication, and high-quality support in fast-paced virtual environments.

What is a digital assistant?

Digital assistants work with a company’s marketing department to promote products and services through digital and social media outlets. This is typically an entry-level position. As a digital assistant, your job duties may include researching media trends, managing social media accounts, and writing copy. You may also be responsible for administrative tasks, such as setting up calls, scheduling meetings, and processing expense reports. Qualifications to become a digital assistant include a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, expertise in social media outlets, and familiarity with web analyzing tools, such as Google Analytics.

What cities near Devon, AB are hiring for Digital Assistant jobs?

Cities near Devon, AB with the most Digital Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Digital Assistant job openings in Devon, AB as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Digital Process Coordinator (contract)

Aecon Group Inc.

Sherwood Park, AB

Contractor

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career - you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

  • Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.
  • Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
  • Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
  • Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

  • Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
  • Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction with a proven track record of safely delivering a broad range of project solutions for our clients - from fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnarounds and maintenance. Aecon Industrial provides its clients with a vertically integrated solution, self-performing all disciplines of work.

Aecon Industrial is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. To support growing demand for digital process automation and data-driven decision-making, we are seeking a Digital Process  Coordinator to support day-to-day digital, automation, and analytics activities across Industrial projects.

Based out of Aecon's Sherwood Park office and reporting to the Lead Digital Analyst, this role is focused on process mapping, workflow automation, data integration, and platform sustainment. The position supports the design, development, maintenance, and health of digital solutions.

Please Note: This is intended to be a 1-year contract position, with the possibility for extension or conversion to a permanent role.

What You'll Do Here:

Process Mapping & Continuous Improvement Support

  • Support process discovery, documentation, and mapping (current-state, future-state) for Industrial workflows and operational processes into automation-ready logic and data flows.
  • Assist with digital initiatives by mapping observed issues into improvement opportunities.
  • Support value stream analysis and identification of manual, repetitive, or high-risk process steps suitable for automation.

Power Platform Development & Workflow Maintenance

  • Build, enhance, and maintain Power Automate flows, including document processing, approvals, notifications, and system integrations.
  • Support development, maintenance, troubleshoot issues of Power Apps used for data intake, process tracking, and operational workflows.
  • Support testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization of new digital configuration solutions.

Data, Analytics & Microsoft Fabric Support

  • Support data ingestion, transformation, and modeling using Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, pipelines, semantic models).
  • Assist in maintaining datasets and data pipelines used for reporting, automation, and AI-driven insights.
  • Support Power BI dashboards by ensuring data accuracy, refresh reliability, and alignment with process logic.

Coding, Automation Logic & Technical Support

  • Support automation logic using expressions, conditions, variables, and structured data handling within Power Platform.
  • Assist with light scripting or coding tasks (e.g., SQL queries, Python for automation support, data prep).
  • Support AI-enabled workflows (AI Builder, document intelligence, classification models) by maintaining inputs, outputs, and integrations.
  • Help ensure automation solutions remain scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.

CrossFunctional Collaboration & Enablement

  • Work closely with Project teams to understand workflows and data requirements.
  • Support communication between technical solutions and operational users.
  • Assist with training, knowledge transfer, and adoption of digital tools.
  • Support documentation, SOPs, and handover materials for sustained use of digital solutions.

What You Bring to the Team:

Technical Expertise

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, especially: Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI
  • Experience or working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and modern data platforms.
  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting production automation workflows.
  • Awareness of SQL, Python, or similar scripting languages for data and automation support.
  • Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and document-based workflows.
  • Exposure to AI-driven automation (AI Builder, document processing, classification) is an asset.

Process Awareness & Core Competencies

  • Foundational understanding of Lean and Continuous Improvement concepts, with familiarity in process mapping and process analysis (e.g., flowcharts, value stream concepts), applied to process documentation and automation support.
  • Detailoriented and comfortable working with live production systems, workflows, and data pipelines.
  • Strong problemsolving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and stabilize automation solutions.
  • Organized and reliable, with the ability to manage daytoday operational support tasks alongside ongoing improvement work.
  • Comfortable collaborating with CI, Quality, Planning, and Project teams to understand processes and data needs.
  • Able to communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, especially when explaining digital workflows and automation logic.
  • Selfmotivated and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and grow within Aecon's digital and continuous improvement environment.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.