Sumas Operations (Abbotsford), Summer Student

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.

As a Sumas Operations (Abbottsford), Summer Student, you’ll have an opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of Operations experts. The student will aid the District Field and the Operations Administrative staff and gain exposure to a variety of operations within the company.

This position is based in Sumas/Abbotsford and will report to the Supervisor, Operations.

Duration: May 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct general maintenance activities within the district, including pressure washing, painting, site cleanup, and overall support.
• Work with and/or assign basic tasks to grounds maintenance contractors and facility janitorial contractors. 
• Address back-log of housekeeping issues at the District facilities. 
• Facilitate the inventory and organization of Sumas district materials and supplies. 
• Aid the facility operations and maintenance site contact for equipment/parts deliveries at Sumas Station. 
• Provide data entry for the maintenance tracking system and budget forecasting system (Access Database).
• Ensure a clean workplace include sanitizing common areas and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. 
• Participate in Emergency Response training and activities. 
• Provide back up support and assistance to the District Operations Assistant and the Regional Budget Coordinator and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Interest in a skilled trade considered an asset. 
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment (e.g., lawn mower, weedwhacker, pressure washer). 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/Share Point/WebEx). 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks as assigned. 
• Maintains a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public. 
• H2S Awareness and First Aid an asset but not a requirement. 
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude. 
• Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision. 
• Attention to detail is critical. 
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements and Information

• Must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution and return to full time studies in the fall.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License. 
• Local travel is required for this role (15%).

The expected pay range for this position is $21.81 to $27.47 CAD per hour.

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.