How is the PCL family of companies organized?

The PCL family of companies is a group of independent construction companies working out of major offices across Canada, the continental United States, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Bahamas. Each of our operating companies is responsible for conducting their own hiring.  The PCL career sites are organized to allow you to choose your location preference and view and apply for positions posted by specific operations.

• To find out more about the PCL family of companies visit our About Us section.  
• To find out more about PCL projects visit our Watch Us Build page.
   

PCL’s Recruitment Process

Online Application

Pursuing a career at PCL begins with your online application.  Opportunities for permanent positions, co-op positions and student positions are posted under the  “Current Opportunities” section within each specific location or  under  the “All” section in the “Careers by locations” section of our main career page.

We invite you to take a look at the varied opportunities.  Each of PCL’s independent operating locations is responsible for their recruiting and hiring, and so you must apply to each job posting individually.  Click on the Job Title to find the job description.  Read the descriptions carefully and choose the one that best fits your qualifications, experience and career aspirations.  If you find a job match, select the “Online Application” button in the top navigation bar of the individual job posting.  If you do not see a job in the list that interests you right now, feel free to refine your search.  Otherwise, you can create a profile by clicking the “My Profile” button.  While creating this profile is not considered applying, it will allow us to notify you of appropriate future jobs as they become available.

Steps to apply for a job at PCL

1. Review the job postings by choosing a location under the “Careers by location” selection of pcl.com careers or the “All” option.
2. To start the application process, select the “Apply Online” option in the upper toolbar within each specific job posting.
3. In the online application form you will be asked for your personal and educational data as well as your resume and cover letter, which you can choose to upload or copy and paste.  If you do not have a current resume, you can send us your information by completing the online resume builder section.  The application form may also include some questions relevant to the selected position.
4. When finished, select the “Submit” button to apply to the job posting.  You will receive a confirmation that your profile has been submitted.

Do I have to attach a formatted copy of my resume?

Attaching a formatted copy of your resume is optional.  You may upload a file if you would like to include a formatted copy.  Other wise you can copy and paste sections of text into the designated box or use our resume builder to create a new resume.

How do I know if I completed my application?

You should have received a “Thank-you” page after submitting the application.  In addition, you will receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming receipt of your application.

What happens after you apply for a job?

When you submit your application to a job posting, you will receive an instant confirmation that your application was received.  Our recruitment staff receives and reviews candidates for each job posting.

If you are short-listed for a job posting, you will be contacted to initiate an interview and you will be kept informed of your status throughout the process.

All resumes are maintained in the PCL family of companies’ databases and will be available only to our recruiting teams.

Can I apply for more than one position at a time?

You are encouraged to apply for any positions that interest you.  Each of the PCL companies is responsible for their recruiting and hiring so you must apply to each job posting separately.

What if I make a mistake in my application, or need to update my resume?

If you have make a mistake or need to update your application form you can re-apply.  The last changes you make to your application are the ones that will be saved.

How often are new postings added?

New postings are added on an ongoing basis as positions become available.  You can be notified of new postings by creating a Saved Search in our job opportunities pages.

Once I have completed my application, do I have to complete another application for additional positions within the PCL family of companies?

Each of PCL’s independent operating locations is responsible for their recruiting and hiring, and so you must apply to each of our job postings individually in order for the appropriate recruiter to receive your application.  This also means that you may receive notification that you are not suitable for a position with one operating location, but are still being considered for employment with another.

Why can’t I submit my resume once to be considered for any positions within the PCL family of companies?

Each of PCL’s independent operating locations is responsible for their recruiting and hiring, and so you must apply to each of our job postings individually in order for the appropriate recruiter to receive your application.  This also means that you may receive notification that you are not suitable for a position with one operating location, but are still being considered for employment with another.

Does the PCL family of companies hire students?

Most PCL companies provide summer employment and coop opportunities.  Each company supports the universities and colleges in and around their operating location.  You can search for opportunities by visiting each of our location’s list of job opportunities.

Will I be required to relocate?

Relocations are dependent on the position.  The details of the position will be communicated to you within our job postings and at the time of an interview.

What kinds of compensation and benefits does the PCL family of companies provide?

To find out more about our compensation and benefits plans please visit the Challenge and Reward page.

Once I have started, how often can I expect my salary to be reviewed?

Employee salaries are reviewed annually.  Changes to salaries depend on market conditions and construction industry remuneration for comparable positions.