Administrative Student

PCL Constructors Westcoast; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Burnaby is seeking an Administrative Student for a 4-12 month position. The role involves various administrative tasks including calendar management, data entry, and communication support. Candidates should possess strong MS software skills and excellent organization abilities. This internship provides valuable experience and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Career development programs

Comprehensive benefits

Employee share purchase offering

Qualifications

• Must be proficient on the computer with intermediate MS software skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Fielding telephone calls, filing and data entry.
• Preparing Word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Assisting with board meeting preparation.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Communication

Organization

Job description

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 that promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking an Administrative Student for our BC Region district within our Canadian Buildings Division that is available for 4‑12 months starting in January 2026. This position will be under the direct supervisor of the Project Manager.

Here’s how an Administrative Student for our BC Region office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Fielding telephone calls, filing and data entry, typing of various correspondence and formatting of documents.
• Filling in for office receptionist as required (multi‑line switchboard with paging system).
• Performing a variety of Internet research functions.
• Preparing Word documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Calendar management and support for managers.
• Assisting with board meeting preparation (i.e. coordination of information, preparing tabs, distribution of board material, room setup and beverage/food setup).
• Assisting with overflow work from other administrative staff.
• Handling incoming/outgoing mail relief in mailroom as required.
• Maintaining office supply inventory and orders as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient on the computer and have intermediate skills in MS software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and energetic.
• Able to work with a diverse workforce and interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to learn and undertake new challenges.
• Adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing business environment.

Pay Range : $19.88 - $24.38

PCL Student wages are determined individually for each student based on the number of completed school terms relevant work terms kind of role and work location.

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.

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 with the position and location you are interested in.

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

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering, Access Control System, Catering, Assessment, Communication

Employee Status: Internship Full-Time

Company: PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.

Primary Location: Burnaby British Columbia

Job: Administrative Student

Requisition: 9918

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 19 - 24