Procurement Student

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Procurement Student for a 4-month internship in Halifax, NS, starting January 2026. Responsibilities include assisting in procurement processes, maintaining inventory records, and supporting shipping and receiving. Candidates should be enrolled in a Supply Chain Management program, possess strong time management, communication, and customer service skills, and have a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program.
• Strong attention to detail required for managing inventory.
• Previous knowledge of the construction industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement process including Requests for Quotes and Purchase Orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and reporting shortages.
• Classify, label, and warehouse all inventory.

Skills

Strong time management skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Enrolled in a Supply Chain Management specialization

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. 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 have the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking a Procurement Student for our Atlantic Canada District, within our Canadian Buildings Division, that is available for 4 months starting January 2026, to work in Halifax, NS.

Responsibilities

• Helping in all aspects of the procurement process including Requests for Quotes, Purchase Orders, Price Lists, etc.
• Maintaining acceptable and accurate inventory levels and reporting shortages.
• Classifying, labeling, and warehousing all inventory for future use.
• Keeping accurate records of inventory levels and location for easy retrieval.
• Communicating with all department managers and the purchasing team on inventory levels and locations.
• Maintaining a record of all transfers and disposal.
• Implementing and following a control system to reduce damage, breakage, and inventory obsolescence.
• Assisting the receiving and shipping department in logging all incoming inventory purchases.
• Completing physical inventory counts as required and reconciling the inventory records for a complete and accurate count.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Supply Chain Management specialization in a post-secondary institution.
• Strong time management skills.
• Good with numbers and places a large emphasis on attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills and the ability to maintain a positive working relationship with clients.
• Strong computer skills.
• Previous knowledge of the construction industry would be considered an asset.

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 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: Internship Full-Time

Company: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Job: Procurement Student

Requisition: 9730