About the role#
PCL Construction is hiring an HSE Student for the Toronto District within the Canadian Buildings Division. This is a paid, full-time internship for the Winter 2027 term. You can choose a 4-month or 8-month placement starting in January 2027. This role is strictly on-site in Oakville or Toronto, Ontario.
What you'll do#
- Support the HSE Professional with site inspections and investigations.
- Handle document management, including data entry, filing, taking minutes, and SMC entries.
- Help orient new employees to the site.
- Create training materials.
- Review safety paperwork like PSI, tailgate meetings, and safe work procedures.
- Monitor the environmental program and maintain compliance.
- Analyze site trends and incidents to report findings to the district.
- Gather and distribute safety statistics.
- Communicate and reinforce project safety standards to the workforce.
- Follow PCL and local legislative requirements.
What you'll need#
- Strong willingness to learn.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to implement HSE program elements and safe operating procedures.
- Knowledge of environmental requirements and compliance systems.
- Ability to plan preventative measures to reduce hazard exposure.
- Skills to determine incident causes and implement corrective actions.
Location & details#
- Locations: Oakville and Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (4 or 8 months).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $21.37 - $31.33 per hour, based on experience.
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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