THE FUTURE YOU WANT IS WITHIN REACH.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.
We’re also looking at what’s next for you and how we can help you build a career you’re proud of. As a student at PCL, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.
We are seeking a Communications Student, for our Solar District that is available for 4 months or 16 months starting January 2026
As a Communications Student and depending on your assigned project, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or diploma in journalism, public relations, corporate communications or digital communications, with sound knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations and content marketing.
• Strong writer with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• A team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and take initiative in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, positive attitude, and a highly collaborative team player.
• A critical thinker with sound decision making skills.
• Ability to research, analyze and organize information accurately and effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Previous experience in a professional environment or co-op/intern experience is considered an asset

• Collaborate with the Solar District Communications team to develop and implement communications plans and tactics that support key strategic objectives, engaging both internal and external audiences.
• Researching, writing, and proofreading a wide range of engaging content for internal and external audiences, including articles, social media posts, website content, news releases, project profiles, executive communications, and proposal narratives.
• Writing, coordinating and managing distribution and analytics of the district’s weekly internal newsletter.
• Coordinating the development and execution of projects/initiatives, as assigned.
• Developing and maintaining strong customer-focused relationships with our internal stakeholders.
• Track media coverage, identify relevant trends, aggregate data, and measure analytics.
• Support ongoing research and maintenance of media lists and media kits, communications process documents, project information and award tracking etc.
• Consistently applying PCL Construction’s branding to communication deliverables.
• Ability to adapt writing for both internal (conversational) and external (formal) audiences.
• Work with our communications specialist to support community involvement initiatives and campaigns.
• Has attention to detail when it comes to writing articles, including an understanding of AP Style and writing best practices.