About this role
The future you want is within reach.
At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.
We’re also looking at what’s next for you and how we can help you build a career you’re proud of. As a student at PCL, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.
We are seeking a Human Resources Student for our Edmonton Industrial district, within our Heavy Industrial Division that is available for 4-8 months starting in May 2026. This position will be under the direct supervisor of the HRPD Manager. The Heavy Industrial HRPD team is responsible for the development, implementation, and support of numerous Human Resource initiatives for PCL’s heavy industrial sector.
As a Human Resources Student and depending on your assigned project, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:
- Assists the team and delivers high-quality programs in the areas of talent acquisition strategies, career management and employee engagement.
- Supports the team through preparation for daily events and follow-up actions (e.g., scheduling and coordinating meetings, maintaining action lists and reminders, and meeting preparation).
- Manages career-related inquiries through e-mail.
- Composes and prepares confidential correspondence, reports and other documents.
- Involved in other HR and project management tasks as required.
What you will bring to the role:
- Pursuing a degree or diploma with a Human Resources Major.
- Must be proactive in terms of anticipating needs and follow-up items for the project team.
- Proficient in Microsoft office products such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
- Must have excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality required of work assignments and is independent and resourceful to accomplish day- to-day tasks and assignments.
- Must have excellent verbal, written, and grammatical skills.
- Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities under tight deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
Next Step:
· Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video interview
PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers,
education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.
Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!
Employee Status:Internship Full-Time
Company: PCL Constructors Inc.
Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)
Job: Human Resources Student
Requisition: 11298
Other facts
About PCL Construction
PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in 31 major centers.
PCL is 100% employee-owned. Watch us build at www.pcl.com
What you'll do
- As a Human Resources Student, you will assist the team in delivering high-quality programs related to talent acquisition, career management, and employee engagement. You will also support the team with daily event preparations and manage career-related inquiries.
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