Events and Marketing Student

PCL Construction; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Events and Marketing Student to contribute to exciting corporate and social events. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planning and executing events, from researching venues to managing logistics and creating marketing materials. You will thrive in a supportive environment that promotes personal and professional growth while working alongside a passionate team dedicated to building better communities. If you are eager to learn and make an impact, this internship is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in event management, marketing, or related field.
• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing corporate and social events.
• Research and suggest venues, vendors, and suppliers.
• Support logistics and event management on-site.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Problem solving skills

Competency with Microsoft Office

Photography

Graphic or visual design

Education

Degree or diploma in events or marketing-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

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 which promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking a Events and Marketing Student for our Ottawa District , within our Canadian Buildings Division , that is available for 4 months from September 2025 – December 2025.

Here's how a Events and Marketing Studentcontributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing and executing corporate and social events for 10 – 500 people.
• Research and suggest suitable venues, vendors, and suppliers for various event needs.
• Assist in creating event budgets and tracking expenses throughout the planning process.
• Assist in planning and facilitating logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials
• Assist in developing marketing materials, invitations, and promotional content
• Assist with on-site setup/teardown and event management, overseeing registration, guest services, and attendee experiences.
• Receive and review invitations to external events and evaluate the relevance and potential benefits of attending each event
• Support the maintenance and consistency of the organization's brand identity across all marketing materials and communications.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree or diploma in an events or marketing-related field (event management, marketing, hospitality, communications, business administration, etc)
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong organization skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Competency with Microsoft Office projects (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Experience with photography
• Interest in or experience with graphic or visual design an asset (Canva, Adobe Illustrator, etc)

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 [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

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

Employee Status:Internship Full-Time

Company:PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location:Ottawa, Ontario

Job:Events and Marketing Student

Requisition:8551