About the role#
PCL Construction is hiring a Building Envelope Student for our Toronto District. This is a full-time, paid position for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on-site in either Oakville or Toronto, Ontario.
What you'll do#
- Review design documents to spot building envelope performance issues.
- Participate in project meetings, submittal reviews, and first installation reviews.
- Conduct plant reviews, site visits, and deficiency walks.
- Attend laboratory and field testing sessions.
- Collaborate with team members and manufacturers to develop remedial strategies, including marking up details.
- Prepare site review reports and contribute to internal quality documentation.
- Coordinate building envelope events with external experts.
- Meet with product suppliers to evaluate materials and support the development of training resources.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Civil Engineering or Architecture program.
- Completion of a building envelope or building science course.
- Knowledge of fundamental control layers, including air, water, vapour, and thermal control.
- Ability to read architectural drawings.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and drafting software.
- A strong desire to work in a construction environment.
- Prior field construction experience is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Locations: Oakville, ON and Toronto, ON.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $21.37 to $31.33 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
About PCL Construction
PCL Construction operates as a group of independent construction firms. The company works in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets. It maintains a presence in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia through 31 major centers. The organization is 100 percent employee-owned.
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