Policy and Compliance Specialist

PCL Construction

Policy and Compliance Specialist at PCL ensuring compliance of HR policies with legislation standards across North America and Australia. Conducting research and providing recommendations for strategic policy direction.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts research and provides recommendations on various employee relations and compliance issues and opportunities relevant to PCL to support legislative and internal policy compliance.
Creates and maintains policy content based on research, industry best practices, and stakeholder feedback.
Assists with the implementation of compliance procedures and evaluates the effectiveness and impact of existing and new policies.
Delivers clear and concise documents, such as reports, briefs, memos, and presentations.
Collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure alignment and coordination of policy objectives and actions.
Analyzes implications of options, in terms of opportunities, risks, costs and benefits of policy options, including implementation and delivery mechanisms.
Provides support to various tasks as needed within the HR Services department.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, communications, social sciences, humanities, or a related field.
5 years of progressively more complex experience in a related field, preferably in a private organization.
Experience in HR is an asset.
Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups and negotiating the complexity of the different interests, perspectives, and objectives.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience reading and interpreting legislation, regulations and state laws.
Ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resiliency and effectively work in a changing environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and formats.
Knowledge of and interest in the policy issues and priorities of the construction industry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

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Hard Skills & Tools

policy analysiscompliance procedureslegislation interpretationreport writingdata analysisstakeholder engagementnegotiationcritical thinkingproblem-solvingresearch

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationadaptabilityresiliencyanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillspresentation skillstailoring messagesevaluative skills