Human Resources and Professional Development Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ottawa is seeking a Human Resources and Professional Development Coordinator for a 4-month hourly contract from October 2025 to January 2026. The role involves maintaining the applicant tracking system, supporting professional development, and assisting with onboarding new employees. Candidates should have post-secondary education in human resources management, experience in HR is a plus, and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
• Experience in human resources considered an asset.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the applicant tracking system and conduct interviews.
• Coordinate internal training and track in learning management system.
• Prepare for new employee orientations and support onboarding.

Skills

Microsoft Office products

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary education in human resources management or related field

Tools

Learning management system (LMS)

Applicant tracking system

Job description

Overview

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 with 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.

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: Contractual Full-Time

Company: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Job: Human Resources and Professional Development Coordinator

Requisition: 9972