Environmental Specialist Student

Environmental Specialist Student; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

PCL Constructors Inc. in Edmonton, AB is seeking an Environmental Specialist Student for a 4–12 month program starting January 2027.

You will support the company’s environmental management and sustainability initiatives under the Director, HSE Programs, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to environmental performance. Ideal candidates bring foundational knowledge of EMS, ISO 14001 interest, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of environmental management systems and sustainability principles.
• Understanding of environmental aspects, risk assessment, and pollution prevention practices.
• Interest in ISO 14001 and environmental standards.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and improvement of the Environmental Management System.
• Assist with ISO 14001 certification readiness, including documentation and gap assessments.
• Participate in environmental risk assessments and identification of aspects/impacts.
• Support regulatory research and compliance tracking.
• Assist with procedures, standards, and training materials.
• Collect and analyze environmental performance data to support sustainability goals.
• Support inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations to improve environmental performance.
• Contribute to waste reduction and resource conservation initiatives.
• Maintain environmental records for compliance and audits.

Skills

Environmental mgmt

ISO 14001

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The future you want is within reach. Let's build it together.

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 Environmental Specialist 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 Environmental Specialist Student, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting PCL's environmental management and sustainability initiatives 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.

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.

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 Specialist Student

Requisition ID:14054