HR Student: Launch Your People Career in Halifax

PCL Constructors Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Mental health support & EAP

Job summary

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. is seeking an HR Student for the Atlantic Canada district in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for a 4‑month period starting January 2027. You will gain hands-on experience, assist with training coordination, and support applicant tracking and onboarding activities.

You will be part of a team that values confidentiality, teamwork, and professional growth, with access to benefits and learning resources to develop in-demand HR skills during your assignment.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree or diploma in a human resources management or related field.
• A real passion for people.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond to changing demands.
• Ability to proactively anticipate needs and follow-up items for the team.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous experience with a learning management system (LMS) or applicant tracking system will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with professional development initiatives including coordinating internal training and assisting with course set‑up.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the applicant tracking system, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, greeting candidates, and performing reference checks.
• Assisting with the preparation for new employee and new student orientations.
• Providing administrative support for the employee career management process.
• Assisting with the organization of Health & Wellness events and initiatives.
• Assisting with the implementation of various HR initiatives and projects.
• Updating and generating monthly reports.
• Helping with the management and organization of our College of Construction courseware database and library.
• Completing other duties and or projects as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Follow-up

MS Office

Applicant tracking system

Education

HR degree or diploma in progress

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. is seeking an HR Student for the Atlantic Canada district in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for a 4‑month period starting January 2027. You will gain hands-on experience, assist with training coordination, and support applicant tracking and onboarding activities.

You will be part of a team that values confidentiality, teamwork, and professional growth, with access to benefits and learning resources to develop in-demand HR skills during your assignment.