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Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and Alberta's Top Employers (2025):

Here are some of the reasons why PCL Construction was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and Alberta's Top Employers (2025):

  • PCL Construction helps employees plan ahead with retirement planning assistance services along with a defined contribution pension plan -- and encourages employees to share directly in the company's long term successes through a share purchase program
  • PCL Construction provides a variety of learning opportunities for employees at various stages of development, including the recently relaunched PCL College of Construction (with hundreds of courses and custom training), in-house apprenticeships, and the Learn2Go micro-learning initiative which employees can access anytime, and from anywhere
  • PCL Construction's head office employees are encouraged to keep fit with free memberships to a 4,000 square foot onsite fitness centre that's open to family members and retirees
PCL Construction employees raise funds for the United Way at the organization's annual tricycle race  

Employer Background

Industry Industrial, commercial and institutional buildings construction
Established in Canada 1906
Major Canadian locations Dartmouth NS, Oakville ON, Montréal QC, Richmond BC, Sudbury ON, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Saskatoon SK, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, Ottawa ON, Halifax NS, Kelowna BC, Nisku AB
Full-time employees in Canada 3,105
Part-time employees in Canada 14
Full-time employees worldwide 4,976
Workforce engaged on a contract basis 1.9%
Average age of employees in Canada 39 years
Longest serving employee 49 years

Work Environment Rating: A+

Flexible work options flexible work hours, telecommuting, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, reduced summer hours, earned days off program, flexible work options are determined on a case-by-case basis
Commuter amenities walk to public transit, free parking, nearby bike sharing station
Onsite workplace features assembly hall featuring one-of-a-kind artwork (with capacity for up to 300 employees), large video wall and an in-house multimedia studio to produce content for employees and clients, telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, religious observance room, self-serve lunchroom, outdoor patio, outdoor barbecue, discounts at local restaurants
Employee lounge amenities comfortable seating, fireplace, music, television, video games, board games, table tennis, large central lounge is surrounded by a glass atrium that ensures lots of natural light
Other food options at main location grocery store, restaurants and cafés within walking distance
Onsite fitness facility for employees only, free membership, treadmills, stationary bikes, instructor-led classes (boot camps, yoga), elliptical trainers, rowing machines, weights, shower facilities, and the 4,000 square foot fitness centre is also open to family members and retirees

Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: A+

Employee social committee name Social Committee (est. 1997)
Past social events social committees across the country organize numerous social events throughout the year, including ski trips, potlucks and chili cook-offs, sports and entertainment outings, curling bonspiels, golf tournaments, movie nights, recreational hockey (and the competitive cross-company annual Schmauch Cup hockey tournament), annual Christmas parties for employees and the children of employees, and much more
Cultural aspects business-casual dress daily, casual dress Fridays, music while working, concierge services available, employee sports teams, organized social activities for retirees
Employee communications intranet site, company newsletter, traditional/email suggestion box, internal social media
Other in-house communications semi-annual fireside chats with the company's executive team, Friday Digest (weekly updates)

Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: A

Outside salary surveys participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months
Employee salary reviews individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months
Long-term savings defined-contribution (DC) pension
Long-term planning retirement planning assistance, phased-in retirement work options
Share purchase plan available to all employees
Profit-sharing plan available to all employees
Year-end bonuses available to all employees
Signing bonuses available for some positions
Additional financial benefits corporate discount program (e.g. retail, services, travel, etc.), discounted home insurance, discounted auto insurance, discounted auto lease rates

Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: B+

Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 75% of the premiums
Flexible coverage health plan is flexible with adjustable premiums and coverage levels
Minimum hours worked for coverage 20 hours per week
Waiting period there is no waiting period for coverage
Family coverage option yes
Dental coverage routine, restorative, orthodontics
Eyecare $400 every 2 years
Paid sick days employees receive 6 days off each year
Health plan includes traditional coverage (e.g. prescription drugs), employee assistance (EAP) plan, semi-private hospital room, physiotherapy, medical travel insurance, homecare, medical equipment and supplies, massage therapy, nutrition planning, podiatrist, osteopathy, chiropractor, alternative coverage (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy)
Mental health practitioner benefit up to $1,200 each year
Wellness spending account up to $300 each year
Fitness club subsidy up to $200 each year
Additional health plan information unused health spending account credits can be transferred to a group RRSP, additional health coverage or a lifestyle spending account (includes a range of options, from legal fees to pet care services))
Additional health and wellness initiatives in-house “WellPCL” wellness program (the program sponsors a number of initiatives, from step challenges, work-life balance seminars, wellness fairs and a mental health awareness week)
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 100% of salary for 6 weeks
Additional family-friendly benefits extended parental leave to unpaid leave, phased-in return to work for new parents
Additional family-friendly information PCL offers flexibility for employees who have family commitments and appointments, case by case basis

Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B

Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Vacation jump vacation increases after 10 years of employment
Maximum vacation allowance employees move to a maximum of 5 weeks of vacation over their career
Previous experience considers previous work experience when setting annual vacation for new employees
Unpaid leave of absence option yes

Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: B+

Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
Managers receive performance review training yes
360° feedback option as part of the review process, performance feedback is also solicited from co-workers and other managers familiar with each employee's work
Confidential employee feedback employees can also provide confidential feedback on their manager's performance
Exit interview exit interview option is available for departing employees
Performance recognition online recognition platform, individual performance bonuses, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards, numerous awards for its top-performing employees, including PCL Innovation Award, Estimating Award of Excellence, student program awards, Ross Grieve Excellence in Leadership Award, and many more
In-house survey period in-house surveys are conducted every 12 months

Training & Skills Development Rating: A+

In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, mentoring, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships, subsidies for professional accreditation, mentoring to transfer retirees' skills
Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Unrelated tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year for courses unrelated to current position
Unique training & development programs recently relaunched PCL College of Construction (hundreds of courses and customized training on a variety of subjects), Ross Grieve Centennial Learning Centre training facility at head office

Community Involvement Rating: A

Scope of charitable involvement local, national, international
Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Total number of charities supported last year approximately 50 charitable and community organizations were supported last year
Some of the community organizations supported United Way (across all PCL offices in North America), MS Society of Canada, Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Canadian Blood Services, and many more
Charitable giving matches employee donations
Community highlight PCL's corporate focus is to "create robust, healthy neighbourhoods as community partners," with each location having the autonomy to select local charities and initiatives to support -- overall, the firm focuses on initiatives addressing poverty, children, environment, health and community.

Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2024):

Here are some of the reasons why PCL Construction was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2024):

  • PCL Construction has an established network of 20 dedicated sustainable construction advisors, who provide in-house expertise on sustainable construction practices as well as leading in-office sustainability initiatives
  • PCL Construction manages a dedicated network of advisors who provide in-house expertise on sustainable construction practices as well as leading in-office sustainability initiatives -- the company currently has over 270 LEED-credentialed employees, and other environmental certifications
  • PCL Construction employees are encouraged to volunteer with office sustainability committees to develop and execute environmental plans -- employees can also volunteer to join the company's dedicated solar construction division, PCL Solar (launched in 2023) which provides opportunities to work on some of Canada's largest solar facilities
Employee on the site of one of PCL Construction's solar energy projects  

Highlights

Industry Industrial, commercial and institutional building construction
Major Canadian locations Dartmouth NS, Oakville ON, Montréal QC, Richmond BC, Sudbury ON, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Saskatoon SK, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, Ottawa ON, Halifax NS, Kelowna BC, Nisku AB
Full-time employees in Canada 2,953
Part-time employees in Canada 10
Employee green team PCL Sustainability Steering Committee
Senior executive who oversees initiatives chief operating officer
Formal strategy/policy name sustainability strategic plan
Publishes sustainability report yes
Green highlights PCL Solar (builds renewable energy projects across the country with employees volunteering for the opportunity to work on some of Canada’s largest solar facilities), has completed over 250 LEED-certified projects in North America and has over 270 LEED-credentialed employees (and other environmental certifications), PCL Health, Safety and Environment Manual (sets environmental standards for all projects and ensures working with project partners in setting waste-diversion goals and environmental standards for all projects), sustainability road map (multi-year strategy to reduce carbon emissions, waste and improve water and facility management across its operations), collaborates with external partners to host virtual training sessions that teach project teams about sustainable practices and materials used for construction projects, and hosts virtual in-house sessions on waste, recycling and sustainable features at each office location
Noteworthy initiatives established a unique network of 20 dedicated sustainable construction advisors who provide in-house expertise on sustainable construction practices as well as leading in-office sustainability initiatives
Building footprint includes rainwater collection, green roof, geothermal heating/cooling, BOMA Best-certified, natural lighting, white roof (on one campus building), low-flow fixtures
Commuter amenities walk to public transit
Community partnerships Canada Green Building Council, Clean the River Day (Saskatoon), Root for Trees (tree planting Edmonton), Mills Memorial Hospital (nature program for school children in Terrace, British Columbia)

Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

Here are some of the reasons why PCL Construction was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

  • As part of the PCL Student Program, students receive ongoing support and feedback from their immediate supervisor as well as an assigned buddy, and have various opportunities to engage in meaningful work throughout their four to 16-month term
  • PCL Construction manages an Accelerated Superintendent Development Program and an Accelerated Estimating and Construction Risk Management Program for early-career leaders -- the intensive programs focus on identifying personal leadership strengths, building technical knowledge, and developing mentoring relationships
  • PCL Construction fosters development by encouraging students to set goals at the start of their term, with progress reviewed at midpoint and term-end checkpoints --- the organization also recently introduced the College Learning Award to recognize employees who achieve learning benchmarks and demonstrate continuous growth
A PCL Construction employee engages in a career development discussion in the Edmonton office  

Highlights

Industry Industrial, commercial and institutional buildings construction
Major Canadian locations Dartmouth NS, Oakville ON, Montréal QC, Richmond BC, Sudbury ON, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Saskatoon SK, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, Ottawa ON, Halifax NS, Kelowna BC, Nisku AB
Full-time employees in Canada 3,105
Student opportunities summer jobs, co-op opportunities
In-house training programs orientation program, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership training, apprenticeship/skilled trades programs
Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Unique training and development opportunities 6-month onboarding program to help recent grads make the transition from school to work, accelerated development programs for early-career leaders in areas including field management, estimating and construction risk management, PCL Leadership Academy, hosts several in-house conferences, engineer-in-training program (includes mentorship, goal-setting assistance), College of Construction mentorship program (goal of 80% of employees being mentored, and 100% of employees with five or more years of experience being mentors, mentoring committee or mentoring champion provides additional support to program participants)
Additional highlights awards internal scholarships to students (on the basis of the quality of their work during placement, passion for the construction industry, and potential as a future leader), offers over $50,000 in scholarships to educational institutions, virtual student appreciation day, PCL Vanguard Awards scholarships presented annually to 2 NAIT students that identify as female in trades and technology programs; student mobility program provides students with housing assistance and support during a student's relocation, students can deliver "TED Talk" style presentations to share their experiences and accomplishments
Dedicated employee resource group Student Body blog and Student Exchange community via Viva Engage provides a platform for students to share information, ideas and experiences, student organizing committee plans events such as midterm mixers
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

The Career Directory

PCL Construction has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
PCL Construction operations team member at the Saskatoon Reservoir project

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Industrial, commercial and institutional buildings construction
Full-time employees in Canada 2,501 to 5,000
Major Canadian locations Dartmouth NS, Oakville ON, Montréal QC, Richmond BC, Sudbury ON, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Saskatoon SK, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, Ottawa ON, Halifax NS, Kelowna BC, Nisku AB
Student opportunities summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
Typical new grad positions Field Coordinator, Junior Estimator, Building Systems Coordinator, Construction Modelling Coordinator, Accountant, Human Resources Coordinator, HSE Coordinator, Systems Administrator, Technology Analyst, Applications Analyst, Software Developer, Marketing Coordinator, Communications Specialist, Administrative Assistant, Proposal Coordinator, Buyer, Integrated Construction Technology Coordinator, Scheduling Coordinator, Cost Control Coordinator, Industrial Project Coordinator, Workplace Health Coordinator, Quality Coordinator, Document Control Coordinator, Payroll Coordinator, Professional Development Coordinator, Junior Graphic Designer
Starting salary $50K to $60K
Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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