Environmental Student

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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 an Health, Safety and Environment Student , for our North American Headquarters district in Edmonton, AB , that is available for 4 - 12 months starting in January 2027 . This position will be under the direct supervisor of the Director, HSE Programs.

As a Health, Safety and Environment Student , you will gain hands-on experience supporting corporate HSE initiatives and workplace safety programs through

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of PCL’s Environmental Management System.
• Assisting with ISO 14001 certification readiness, including documentation development, gap assessments, and action tracking.
• Participating in environmental risk assessments and the identification of environmental aspects and impacts.
• Supporting environmental compliance by researching regulatory requirements and monitoring applicable obligations.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of environmental procedures, standards, training materials, and communications.
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting environmental performance data to support sustainability objectives and decision-making.
• Supporting environmental inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective action follow-up.
• Collaborating with operational teams and business partners to improve environmental performance and reduce environmental impacts.
• Contributing to sustainability initiatives related to waste reduction, pollution prevention, resource conservation, and continuous improvement.
• Maintaining environmental records and documentation to support compliance, audits, and management system requirements.

What you will bring to the role:

• Foundational knowledge of environmental management systems, environmental compliance, and sustainability principles.
• Understanding of environmental aspects and impacts, risk assessment, and pollution prevention practices.
• Interest in environmental management standards, including ISO 14001.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn in a collaborative, continuous improvement environment.

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 an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View email address on careers.pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Company:  PCL Constructors Inc.

Primary Location:  Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)

Job Title:  Environmental Student

Requisition ID: 14054