Human Resources Student

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 Ottawa district, within our Canadian Buildings Division, that is available for 4 months from May 2025 to August 2025.

As a Human Resources Student, you will contribute to our team by:

Responsibilities

• Being involved in and exposed to various areas of Human Resources including recruitment, training and professional development, and health & wellness
• Assisting with planning and executing career fairs
• Assisting with training coordination and facilitating course set-up
• Supporting the team by preparing for daily events and follow-up actions (e.g., scheduling and coordinating meetings, maintaining action lists and reminders, and meeting/interview preparation)
• Supporting activities requiring a high degree of confidentiality, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Composing and preparing confidential correspondence, reports, and other documentation
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma with a Human Resources major
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with various computer programs such as the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to proactively anticipate needs and follow-up items for the team
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality required of work assignments
• Independent and resourceful in accomplishing day-to-day tasks and assignments
• Demonstrated initiative and 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.

Should you require 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!