The Skills Canada National Competition is the only national multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country

Vancouver, BC (May 26, 2022) – PCL Construction is pleased to once again partner with the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) for its best of the best trades and technologies showcase. Creativity and Innovation is this year’s Skills for Success theme at the Vancouver Convention Centre featuring Canadian college students.

The return to in-person competition for the first time since 2019 will see more than 300 competitors battle it out to see who comes out on top in over 40 skilled trade and technology disciplines. SCNC is open to the public and provides visitors with hands-on experiences to introduce them to skilled trade and technology careers.

“PCL is excited to support and be part of such an important event that highlights great talent and at the same time great career opportunities in our country,” said Mike Wieninger, PCL’s COO of Canadian Operations. “This group of competitors are the next generation of our industry and many associated with it. Plenty of opportunities await these talented men and women, especially in the construction field. Good luck and congrats to all of those taking part in the SCNC.”

PCL offers opportunities for 1^st year apprentices, including staying with PCL while finishing your needed hours to complete your apprenticeship and become a certified Tradesperson. There are also plenty of co-op opportunities that can turn into full-time in Technology, IT, Marketing & Communications, Human Resources and Project Management, beyond the trade work we have available.

Skilled trade and technology careers are viable, rewarding options. You can find all of the opportunities currently available at PCL here.

About PCL Construction

PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in more than 30 major centers. Together, these companies have an annual construction volume of more than $8 billion, making PCL the largest contracting organization in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Watch us build at PCL.com.