Virtual Construction Student

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking Virtual Construction Students to join their Canadian Buildings Division in Oakville. Candidates will work on various projects, utilizing software such as AutoCAD and BIM tools while gaining valuable experience in the field. This internship aims to provide students with challenging work assignments and an opportunity for personal and professional growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee share purchase offering

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Retirement plan plus matching

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in construction environment.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience with various computer software programs required.

Responsibilities

• Sketch site plans in AutoCAD.
• Assist in planning construction schedules and site layout.
• Familiarize with scheduling programs like Navisworks and Primavera P6.

Skills

AutoCAD

Construction Knowledge

BIM Software Familiarity

Job description

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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 seekingVirtual Construction Studentsfor our Toronto district, within our Canadian Buildings Division that areavailable for 4 month or 8 months starting September 2025.

As aVirtual Construction Studentand depending on your assigned project, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:

• Sketching site plans using a JPG underlay (raster image) in AutoCAD
• Key planning development for construction schedules and site layout documents which can include: site safety, site access, site trailers, temporary electricity, hoist access, crane swing, demolition etc.
• Tower crane and man/material hoist working drawings including plans, elevations and sections
• Formatting plot styles and various AutoCAD settings for desired design effects
• Creating a job report binder for their supervisor that requires immediate updates when available
• Creating new work order forms
• Becoming familiar with building information modeling (BIM) software such as Autodesk, NavisWorks, ArchiCAD/Constructor, Revit, 3D Studio Max, Sketchup etc; and
• Becoming familiar with scheduling programs Navisworks and Primavera P6 EPPM

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment and prior field construction experience will be considered an asset.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Application of various computer software programs will be required, including word processing, spreadsheet applications and drafting.

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 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

Primary Location:Oakville, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario