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Project Lead (Heads-On) – Downsizing & Senior Moves Destinations Seniors Downsiz


Company : Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Ch


Location : Calgary,


Created : 2026-05-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Project Lead (Hands-On) Downsizing and Senior Moves Part-Time | On-Site | Calgary, AB About Us Destinations Seniors Downsizing (DSD) is a specialty downsizing and moving company supporting seniors and families through life transitions. Our work is handson, compassionate, and detaildriven. We provide packing, moving, unpacking, organizing, estate sales and clearout services, always with respect, care, and professionalism. The Role This is a handson leadership position. The Project Lead works on clients sites alongside the team, completing physical downsizing and moving work while also helping guide the team and ensuring projects run smoothly. This role is approximately: 75% handson downsizing and moving work 25% onsite leadership, coordination, and communication If you enjoy physical work, take initiative naturally, and like helping others stay organized and on track, this role may be a great fit. This is not an officebased or deskonly management role. What Youll Be Doing OnSite Leadership & Coordination Act as the onsite point person during projects Help guide team members through daily priorities and workflow Support and coach newer staff on site Identify and help solve issues as they arise Communicate job progress, concerns, or changes to the Owner Serve as a calm liaison between clients, the team, and the Owner HandsOn Work Pack, unpack, sort, and organize household contents Assist with furniture placement, hanging artwork, and setting up new spaces Handle fragile, sentimental, and valuable items with care Lift and carry packed items (up to 30 lbs) Perform cleaning once spaces are cleared Adapt to changing tasks and priorities throughout the day Schedule & Hours Shifts generally fall between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Hours vary based on workload: Some weeks may have little or no work during slower periods Busy periods may involve 30+ hours per week, including multiple consecutive days Occasional weekend or extended days may be required with advance notice The current weeks schedule will be provided on the Friday prior Flexibility and availability are important What Were Looking For Experience in downsizing, moving, organizing, logistics, or handson service work Comfortable leading by example in a physical work environment Strong communication and people skills Organized, dependable, and adaptable Physically able to perform packing and lifting tasks Valid drivers licence and reliable transportation Ability to drive a 16foot cube truck (nice to have but not required) Experience working with seniors or in clientfacing care roles (nice to have but not required) Compensation & Benefits $22$25/hour 3%5% Commission (after probation) Mileage reimbursement Healthcare spending account (after probation) Occasional tips from the clients Training and mentorship directly from the Owner Opportunity to grow into increased leadership responsibilities as the company expands Why Work With Us Meaningful, peoplefocused work Supportive and respectful team culture Variety no two days are the same Opportunity to lead while staying handson Job Type: Parttime Pay: $22.00$25.00 per hour Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr