Building Systems Student: Hands-on Construction Experience

PCL; Halifax; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Mentorship

Career pathways

Job summary

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites a Building Systems Student to contribute to our Atlantic Canada district on a four-month term starting January 2027.

You will update and submit mechanical and electrical shop drawings, review site installations, and assist with coordinating on-site activities. This role offers hands-on experience on real projects, mentorship through PCL’s College of Construction, weekly pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree or diploma in a mechanical or electrical engineering related field.
• Self-motivation with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with a variety of partners.

Responsibilities

• Updating and submitting mechanical and electrical shop drawings.
• Reviewing and verifying site installations.
• Assisting with quality control.
• Updating and inputting the commissioning schedule.
• Witnessing and coordinating commissioning activities.
• Assisting with RFI tracking and processing.
• Performing on-site coordination with trades and reviewing progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Hands-on

Education

Degree or diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering (in progress)

Job description

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites a Building Systems Student to contribute to our Atlantic Canada district on a four-month term starting January 2027.

You will update and submit mechanical and electrical shop drawings, review site installations, and assist with coordinating on-site activities. This role offers hands-on experience on real projects, mentorship through PCL’s College of Construction, weekly pay, and benefits.