Health & Safety Advisor (Contract)

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.  

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. 

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Sumas Station                        

Department: Health and Safety     

Reports to: Team Lead, EH&S Field Services                

Worker Type: Contractor – 6 months

Schedule Type: Full-time  

Work Setting: Field          

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Health and Safety Advisor. In this position you will primarily be involved in supporting key safety initiatives and programs owned and managed by the EHS Department. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing H&S programs, policies, practices and standards to keep people safe and ensure company facilities are operated in accordance with H&S regulations and company standards.  The role requires working with operational staff and subject matter specialists to solving safety-related issues at various Trans Mountain sites.  The position serves as the H&S “Point of Contact” for Burnaby/Sumas & Puget regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote H&S awareness and commitment by building on existing culture and program strengths.  Connect with the workforce to communicate the importance of Safety and promote corporate H&S objectives, policies, and procedures.  Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe working environment by actively overseeing and supporting the safe execution of work.
• Network with other health and safety team members across Trans Mountain and actively participates in EHS Department collaboration meetings, projects and Department initiatives.  Actively participate and serve as key support role on the EHS Reps Committee.
• Assist and drive the implementation of a zero-injury culture and operational excellence, including promoting and fostering safety programs. Ensuring all employees and contractors are properly trained and equipped to perform work safely and conduct focused inspections to ensure program effectiveness.
• Provide safety support, as needed, to local operations, field engineering, and/or work performed by contractors.  Participate in pre-job planning, Job Hazard Assessments and assist with the implementation of safety control measures.  Provide technical safety expertise to managers, supervisors and employees to ensure safety programs are adequately implemented and executed at the field level. 
• Serve as general point of contact and fluid user of TM’s incident management platform.  Facilitate “root cause” analysis of reported incidents, such as hazards, near misses, personal injury, or vehicle accidents.  Participate in informal and formal investigation teams.
• Participate in Emergency Response drills and actual responses at any Trans Mountain location, during and outside regular work hours, as a member of the Incident Command Team (Safety), or field safety support.
• Support the work of the H&S Reps Committee, by attending meetings, presenting material as required, etc.
• Conduct periodic EHS inspections of company facilities and assist with corporate and regulator EHS inspections and audits.
• Ensure the HS program remains compliant with applicable and new regulations by coordinating with Regulatory group and the systems and processes used to update HS documents and standards as required.  This may include, but not limited to, maintaining, revising key safety documents including the TM safety manual, related forms, and contractor safety manual.

 Qualifications and Professional Experience

• A university undergraduate degree in any of the following fields, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, supported by a Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation would be a strong asset. 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role working in an industrial facility and/or in the mid-stream pipeline industry. 
• Gained and learned from previous employment, the successful candidate must possess strong organizational, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, and must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member as well as independently.  All candidates must have the ability to make decisions under pressure for situations affecting safety of personnel or equipment. 
• Extra circular instruction and related job experience in Root Cause Analysis/Incident Investigation, Emergency Response/Incident Command System, Safety Leadership, Contractor Safety Oversight Inspections, and Industrial Hygiene will all be considered strong assets.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Valid Class 5 Driver's license is required.
• Valid Passport.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.  Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.  The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.  We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.