Communications Student - Ottawa: Hands-on Marketing & Events

PCL Constructors Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Mentorship program

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Career pathways to full-time roles

Job summary

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Communications Student for the Ottawa district. The role runs for 4 months starting January 2027, with the opportunity to contribute to proposals, newsletters, social media, and internal communications.

You will collaborate with operations, leadership, marketing and community partners, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship. The company emphasizes inclusivity, benefits and future pathways to full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English Literature, Public Relations, or related field.
• Strong written communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and creative suites is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Create content for newsletters, social media, websites, and internal communications.
• Support the coordaining of client, community, and employee events.
• Conduct research on clients, markets, and industry opportunities.
• Support business development and relationship-building activities.
• Help manage schedules, communications, and project deliverables across multiple initiatives.
• Work with diverse teams including operations, leadership, marketing, business development, and community partners.

Skills

Strong written communication

Collaboration skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Security clearance (Reliability Status

Education

Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English Literature, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Business Administration (communications/marketing)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Communications Student for the Ottawa district. The role runs for 4 months starting January 2027, with the opportunity to contribute to proposals, newsletters, social media, and internal communications.

You will collaborate with operations, leadership, marketing and community partners, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship. The company emphasizes inclusivity, benefits and future pathways to full-time roles.