Document Control Student

PCL Constructors Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ottawa is seeking a Document Control Student for a 4-month internship from January to April 2026. The role involves managing project documentation, ensuring proper filing, and supporting procurement tasks. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in civil engineering and have proficiency in Microsoft Office. This internship is a great opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for working in a construction environment.
• Ability to work well in a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience with compiling project documentation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• File project documents on the network and project website.
• Prepare cover letters and documentation for distribution.
• Link construction drawings to consultant groups.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Data entry experience

Education

Working towards a degree or diploma in civil engineering

Job description

Overview

The future you want is within reach. At PCL we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. Were a community of builders committed to building better communities. Thats why were always looking ahead and not just to the next project or whats next in our industry.

We are seeking a Document Control Student for our Ottawa District within our Canadian Buildings Division that is available for 4 months from January 2026 April 2026.

Heres how a Document Control Student for our Ottawa office contributes to our team :

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all project documents are filed both electronically on the project computer network and within the project specific website (PDC).
• Ensures that a record of these filings is recorded in the PCL document control log.
• Prepares cover letters and crafts necessary documentation for distribution to appropriate personnel and subcontractors.
• Links necessary construction drawings to consultant groups and distribute correspondences of change updates as they come in.
• Coordinates marks up and updates drawings.
• Assists with the work of the project procurement program.
• Coordinates work specific scope and trades.
• Documents SIs RFIs and change orders for the project site.
• Reviews and edits project documentations.
• Performs quantity take-offs and supports the team with other ad hoc tasks.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree or diploma in a civil engineering related field.
• A passion for working in a construction environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience with data entry compiling of files and distribution of project documentation is an asset.

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 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 an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will 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 with the position and location you are interested in.

Together we can build success and a better future. Lets get started!

Employee Status : Internship Full-Time

Company : PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location : Ottawa Ontario

Job : Document Control Student

Requisition : 9770

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1