Technical Writer Student

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Edmonton seeks a Technical Writing Student for a full-time internship of 4-8 months starting May 2026. The role includes creating and maintaining documentation, delivering training materials, and supporting system analysis. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex concepts. This position is a great opportunity for students of Business Systems, IT, or Technical Communication to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee share purchase offering

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Strong ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficient in delivering training materials and stakeholder communications.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Assist in delivering web-based training and user support.
• Collaborate with teams to refine documentation and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Team collaboration

Education

Business Systems Analysis

Information Technology

Technical Communication

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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 a Technical Writing Student for our North American Headquarters district in Edmonton, Alberta, that is available for 4-8 months starting in May 2026.

As a Technical Writing Student, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:

• Create, update, and maintain high-quality process, training, and system documentation that adheres to organizational standards.
• Develop clear and concise technical documentation, including requirements, use cases, functional designs, and user acceptance testing materials.
• Assist in delivering web-based training and creating supporting instructional content for end users.
• Participate in pilots and rollouts, ensuring documentation and communication materials are accurate and accessible.
• Draft and deliver stakeholder communications that translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine requirements and support user acceptance testing.
• Perform system configuration and testing, documenting results and processes thoroughly.
• Liaise with business, technology, and support teams to ensure systems meet business requirements and documentation reflects current functionality.
• Analyze system and data usage, presenting findings in clear, structured reports.
• Configure dashboards, analytics, and reports in tools such as Power BI, ensuring documentation accompanies all deliverables.
• Provide user support for enterprise business development systems, responding to service requests, troubleshooting incidents, and investigating problems.

What you will bring to the role:

• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Assets:

• Experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with system support and troubleshooting.

Students from the following fields are encouraged to apply:

• Business Systems Analysis
• Information Management, Information Technology, Computing Science
• Technical Communication or related disciplines

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 healing. We are 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.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you’ll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

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 Inc.

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)