Human Resources Student

7 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada PCL Construction Full time $30,000 - $40,000 per year

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
Atlantic Canada
District
, within our
Canadian Buildings Division,
that is available for
4 months
, starting
May 2026
, to work in
Halifax, NS
.

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

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with professional development initiatives including coordinating internal training and assisting with course set-up.
  • Assisting with the maintenance of the applicant tracking system, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, greeting candidates, and performing reference checks.
  • Assisting with onboarding new employees.
  • Providing administrative support for the employee career management process.
  • Assisting with the implementation of various HR initiatives and projects.
  • Updating and generating monthly reports.
  • Helping with the management and organization of our College of Construction courseware database and library.
  • Completing other duties and/or projects as required.

Qualifications

  • Working towards a degree or diploma in a human resources management or related field.
  • A real passion for people.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond to changing demands.
  • Ability to proactively anticipate needs and follow-up items for the team.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of various computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Previous experience with a learning management system (LMS) or applicant tracking system will be considered an asset.

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 employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 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 Canada Inc.

Primary Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Job:
Human Resources Student

Requisition
: 10340

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