HSE Student

PCL Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Constructors Inc. is seeking an Health, Safety and Environment Student in Edmonton, Alberta for a 4‑12 month term beginning January 2027.

You will support corporate HSE initiatives and workplace safety programs under the Director, HSE Programs, gaining hands‑on experience. The role offers exposure to development and implementation of HSE programs, inspections, hazard identification, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across Corporate HSE, Resources, and Facilities.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of HSE principles, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
• Ability to research, analyze information, and identify improvement opportunities.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs, procedures, and other resources.
• Assisting with research, analysis, and project work related to Corporate HSE initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Supporting change management, communications, and implementation activities for new or revised HSE programs.
• Coordinating stakeholder reviews and maintaining HSE documentation, records, and supporting materials.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing HSE information to support continuous improvement and informed decision‑making.
• Participating in field, campus, and workplace visits to build practical knowledge of HSE requirements and their application.
• Participating in workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident management, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Collaborating with Corporate HSE, Resources, Facilities, and other business partners to implement campus safety improvements.
• Assisting with Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee activities, including meeting preparation, documentation, and action tracking.

Skills

HSE principles

Research & analysis

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft 365 proficiency

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 Health, Safety and Environment 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 Health, Safety and Environment Student, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting corporate HSE initiatives and workplace safety programs through

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs, procedures, and other resources.
• Assisting with research, analysis, and project work related to Corporate HSE initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Supporting change management, communications, and implementation activities for new or revised HSE programs.
• Coordinating stakeholder reviews and maintaining HSE documentation, records, and supporting materials.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing HSE information to support continuous improvement and informed decision‑making.
• Participating in field, campus, and workplace visits to build practical knowledge of HSE requirements and their application.
• Participating in workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident management, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Collaborating with Corporate HSE, Resources, Facilities, and other business partners to implement campus safety improvements.
• Assisting with Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee activities, including meeting preparation, documentation, and action tracking.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Foundational knowledge of HSE principles, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
• Ability to research, analyze information, and identify improvement opportunities.
• 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.

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!

Company: PCL Constructors Inc.

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)

Job Title: HSE Student

Requisition ID: 14047