Marine Operations, 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 Marine Operations, Summer Student with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of experts in the Burnaby Marine Terminal Operations department. The successful Summer Student will receive an appropriate orientation of the job site and an adequate level of safety training under the direct supervisor of qualified personnel. Escorted Site/Facility visits/orientation will occur for familiarity and an understanding of existing and new equipment.  The student will support Marine Terminal Operations & Logistics programs in planning and execution of key tasks.

This position is based out of our Burnaby Regional Office and will report to the Manager Marine Logistics.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining work schedule for Marine Interface Supervisors including vacation/EDO and other absences in conjunction with Westridge dock schedules.
• Sending notifications to vessels for arrival and learning about marine shipping aspects of TM business.
• Distribution of weekly Westridge Marine Terminal schedule to external parties.
• In cooperation with Maintenance Team, scheduling planned maintenance around the berth schedule and vessel movements.
• Daily and weekly reporting and developing analysis reports including some administrative tasks in Ocean Smart system.
• Entry, collection, trending and analysis of some operational data for weekly and monthly reporting.
• Assist in drafting new and updating existing SOPs in 6000 series Integrated Safety Loss Management System (ISLMS) pertaining to Westridge Marine Terminal.
• Support Terminal Operations and Maintenance programs in planning and execution of key tasks.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Currently working towards a post-secondary institute degree in your 2nd or 3rd year of studies with a preference for Marine Transportation and Logistics however, other disciplines will be considered.
• Previous work experience within an industrial setting would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft systems – Outlook/Word/Excel/Share Point/WebEx/Teams/Microsoft Calendar.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks as assigned.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Other Requirements and Information

• Must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution, returning to full-time studies in the Fall term.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license is preferred.

The expected pay range for this position is $ 24.61 to $31.00 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.