Department Assistant
Confidential
Posted: April 14, 2026
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Quick Summary
The Department Assistant in the Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab at Huawei Canada is responsible for providing administrative support to the team, including data entry, record-keeping, and data integrity checks.
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Job Description
Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Department Assistant.
About the team:
The Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab leads research in distributed data systems, aiming to develop next-generation cloud serverless products that encompass core infrastructure and databases. This lab addresses various data challenges, including cloud-native disaggregated databases, pay-by-query user models, and optimizing low-level data transfers via RDMA. Teams within this lab create advanced cloud serverless data infrastructure and implement cutting-edge networking technologies for Huawei's global AI infrastructure.
About the job:
• Provide direct administrative and office management support to director and managers of the department as directed
• Prepare travel schedules, book travel arrangements, and make reservations for senior management and employees
• Coordinate logistics of team programs including meetings, seminars, workshops, special projects, and events (including awards, celebrations and social events)
• Minute taking and tracking meeting resolutions
• Basic system and document management for procurement projects
• Complete expense reports, pay invoices and other related duties
• Present a positive and professional image of the office to all visitors, suppliers, inquiries, and other persons
• Some personal assistant duties as required (lunches, errands)
• Other duties shall be assigned as required
The total target annual compensation (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $48,000 to $94,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.