Human Resources and Professional Development Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Human Resources and Professional Development Coordinator for a 4-month contract in Ottawa. The role includes maintaining the applicant tracking system, supporting professional development initiatives, and ensuring effective onboarding processes. Candidates should have a background in human resources with strong Microsoft Office skills. This is a full-time contractual position, offering an opportunity to be part of a committed team focused on building better communities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in human resources considered an asset.
• Real passion for people and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to proactively anticipate needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the applicant tracking system and screen resumes.
• Support professional development initiatives and manage student programs.
• Assist with onboarding new employees and students.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office products

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Experience with learning management systems

Education

Post-secondary education in human resources management

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. We are looking for a Human Resources and Professional Development Coordinator to join our team for a 4‑month hourly contract from October 2025 to January 2026.

Here's how a Human Resources and Professional Development Coordinator for our Ottawa office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Maintains the applicant tracking system, screens resumes, schedules and conducts interviews, corresponds with candidates and supports reference checks.
• Supports with the management of the student program.
• Supports professional development initiatives including coordinating internal training, tracking in our learning management system and assisting with course set‑up.
• Prepares for new employee and new student orientations and supports the onboarding program.
• Supports with required reporting and metrics.
• Assists with the implementation of various HR initiatives and projects.
• Completes other duties or projects as required to support human resources department needs.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in human resources management or related field.
• Previous experience in human resources considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• A real passion for people.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and respond to changing demands.
• Ability to proactively anticipate needs and follow‑up items for the team.
• Exceptional written, interpersonal and communication skills as well as proofreading skills with a high attention to detail.
• Previous experience with a learning management system (LMS) or applicant tracking system will be considered an asset.

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 employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

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

Employee Status

Contractual Full‑Time

Company

PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location

Ottawa Ontario

Job

Human Resources and Professional Development Coordinator

Requisition

9972

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

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