Communications 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 Communications Student for our Ottawa District, within our Canadian Buildings Division, that is available for 4 months from September 2024 to December 2024.

Here's how an Communications Student for our Ottawa office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

Assist with writing and editing for a range of communications products; creating content for our intranet PCL Connects and internet PCL.com; researching, interviewing for, and writing feature stories for PCL.com.

Ability to adapt writing for both internal (conversational) and external (formal) audiences.

Work with our communications specialist to support community involvement initiatives and campaigns.

Assist with in-person events, helping with set-up/tear-down

Assist in developing branded internal communications based on PCL’s visual identity using graphic design platforms (e.g., posters, brochures and infographics).

Works collaboratively with our communications specialist and events planner to develop videos on a variety of topics.

Has attention to detail when it comes to writing articles, including an understanding of CP Style and writing best practices.

Performs multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Qualifications

Working towards a degree or diploma in a communications-related field (communications, public relations, marketing, etc.).

Strong written communication and collaboration skills.

Competency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).

Knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to tailor content to each platform as required.

Experience with photography, photo editing would be an asset.

Experience with videography (scripting, storyboarding, location, interviews, sound, filming, and editing) and video editing would be an asset (Premier Pro or Final Cut).

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: Regular Full-Time

Company: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Job: Communications Student

Requisition: 5934