Proposals Student

PCL Construction • Oakville, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Proposals Student, for our Solar District that is available for 4-16 months starting September 2026.

Requirements

• Working towards a degree or diploma in a communications field.
• Strong written communication and collaboration skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Works with a small team of Proposal Specialists on submission documents that may include: Expressions of Interest (EOI); Requests for Qualifications (RFQ); Requests for Proposal (RFP).
• Assists with RFP review process including reviewing RFP requirements, development of proposal outline and timeline/assignments (Proposal Plan), and identifying questions, concerns and potential risks to inform the Strategic Visioning and proposal planning stage of the process.
• Participates in the kick-off ‘Strategic Visioning’ and Proposal Planning session, ensuring that all key proposal stakeholders are represented.
• Assists with researching key submission data necessary to create a submission document.
• Assists with translating a proposal ‘Vision’ into a compelling proposal layout and graphic design working primarily in InDesign, and creating compelling graphics and visual communication strategies, including strategic image selection and/or acquisition.
• Assists in the assembly and review of responses for compliance, accuracy and content, and coordinate/ participate in review sessions with teammates/ stakeholders to ensure the integrity of all documents and solutions.
• Accurately proof, edit and reword text.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• The estimated hourly range for this role is $19.57- $28.88, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree