PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Their work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and the projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education, and healing. PCL is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because they are committed to supporting and developing their teams. PCL's commitments to safety, quality, sustainability, and community stewardship ensure lasting success.
The PCL family of companies celebrates diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status
PCL's recruitment process varies by position but generally, goes through the following steps: The candidate expresses their interest by submitting an application to the desired job posting with at minimum a CV. If the candidate is selected for the next step, they are sent a link to complete a short one-way video interview, where candidates are asked to record themselves responding to questions so hiring managers can get to know them better. If the candidate progresses to the formal interview stage, PCL collects references and have the candidate complete a psychometrics test, both completed through online platforms. The final stage includes interviews with the hiring team which are currently virtual due to Covid-19.
PCL's selection criteria is extensive and specific to each position that they hire for. As a starting point, they ensure the candidate meets the job posting requirements, has an interest and passion for construction and solar construction, values and practices a high degree of safety, and is aligned with PCL's values.
At PCL, total compensation is about more than just base salary. They strive to create a work environment where cash compensation is not the only driving force of a PCLers satisfaction. PCL looks at the total remuneration package as the wide range of cash and non-cash benefits provided to an employee.
In addition to base salary, which is reviewed and benchmarked against market data to remain competitive, PCL offers superannuation and may in some cases provide other remuneration depending on remote project locations and relocation requirements if applicable. PCL offers an employee assistance program and has a service award program to recognize years of service.
PCL has Professional Development programs that support the ongoing growth of employees through education, exposure, and experience opportunities that contribute to skill enhancement, increased knowledge, and more satisfying careers. They offer internal technical and behavioral courses provided in a variety of instruction methods, including leadership courses available to all employees.
Career Management is a priority at PCL; they help employees gain knowledge, improve skills, and deliver excellent performance throughout their career with PCL. PCL's Career Management program offers tools and extensive support to employees to work with their managers to progress their career. In addition, employees can be made aware of and actively seek relocation opportunities as a means of accelerating their development and career progression through their Mobility program.