Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, MOP (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: Burnaby, Kamloops or Edmonton                            

Department: Indigenous Relations           

Reports to: Acting Team Lead, Indigenous Engagement

Worker Type: Contract     

Schedule Type: Full-time  

Work Setting: In-office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, MOP (Contract). In this position, you will play a key role in coordinating logistics, planning, records maintenance, and documentation for Indigenous consultation and engagement activities in support of Trans Mountain’s regulatory consultation and permit engagement across Northern British Columbia.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in coordinating correspondence and engagement activities between Indigenous groups, the Indigenous Relations Team, and other Trans Mountain departments, and preparing accurate, timely submissions, meeting notes, materials, and presentations.

This position can be based in our Burnaby, Kamloops or Edmonton office, and will report to the Acting Team Lead, Indigenous Engagement.       

Key Responsibilities

• ​Provide logistical support to the IR Advisors working with Indigenous communities (assist in venue selection and bookings, travel planning, invitations, including all aspects of trips to sites for Indigenous community members, travel logistics, supply of proper PPE, obtaining consents etc.).
• ​Attend as necessary, Engagement and Consultation meetings with Advisors on implementation of commercial agreements, regulatory and permitting engagement.
• ​Provide Engagement follow-up support from meetings, provision of information. requested or related to commitments made, and for regulatory and permitting authorizations.
• ​Meeting preparation for the team, including minute taking and distribution, agenda preparation, and ordering, setting up and take-down of meeting room equipment and catering.
• ​Develop and maintain databases and other document structures and record-keeping systems related to the Engagement team’s activities.
• ​Provide document preparation and distribution support as necessary for planned community engagements.
• ​Assist in the gathering of information for internal and external reports, letters, and events. Engagement, research activities, formal and informal information requests.
• ​Assist in development of Engagement/Consultation related presentations.
• ​Coordinates information gathering to support Advisors and IR Leadership with formal and informal Information Requests.
• ​Coordinates processing, documentation and tracking of capacity funding to support Consultation.
• ​Support the timely submission of engagement records to Borealis and prepares. necessary reports when required.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Completion of a post-secondary education is preferred with a focus in environment, communications, geography, political science or related field.
• A combination of education, skills and experience will be considered.
• ​An understanding of Indigenous Consultation in relation to projects and regarding Indigenous peoples, protocols, and consultation-related practices, would be an asset.
• Over 2 years of progressive experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex and sensitive issues, including associated risk management, with sound judgement in a politically sensitive environment.
• Exceptional skills with Microsoft Office; SharePoint and Borealis experience would be an asset.
• Resourceful and quick to learn, with the ability to develop systems, procedures, and processes and pursue continuous improvement.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, seek direction when needed, and take ownership of Indigenous Relations Team deliverables.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex problems, make sound decisions, and apply experienced conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to enhance communications and reports and deliver briefings on complex matters to senior executives.
• Professional and courteous manner with respect for confidential information.
• Track record of developing and sustaining positive relationships with Indigenous groups through collaborative and consultative work processes.
• A consistent track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

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.