Pros
PCL is an industry leader in many areas related to general contracting as it relates to the health & well being of our workforce, and environment as well as providing it's employees with adequate training and resources required to prepare people to effectively manage their work. PCL has a very progressive benefits & health and wellness package, a strong human resources department, and excellent overall financial compensation related to salary, bonuses, and employee share ownership based upon employee commitment. Although PCL is a large corporation, it is divided in to groups of districts and divisions of the company providing for more of a feeling of working within a family as part of an extended community. PCL recognizes it's employees and their development as part of the core of it's overall success and business model. PCL has allowed me to have the opportunities to develop my career with substantial growth and has provided me with a very challenging and rewarding career working with some of the best professionals in the industry, as well as providing other opportunities to help in the mentoring and development of others for continued success of the company and succession planning. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work for a great organization such as PCL for over 20 years now, which has allowed me to develop increasingly to my highest potential and career growth. I've always felt I've been a part of a team in a very collaborative and positive/productive environment.
Cons
It takes commitment to this company with respect to your career goals and professional development through hard work, accountability, motivation & dedication if you expect to reap the overall benefits and rewards associated with working within this organization, and in meeting your full potential. There is no rocket rides to the moon in this company, acceleration and career advancement are provided based upon your abilities, and limiting factors of opportunity, personal commitment & dedication.
