Pipeline Protection Coordinator

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            

Department: Burnaby Regional Office      

Reports to: Manager, Damage Prevention                       

Worker Type: Employee     

Schedule Type: Full-time      

Work Setting: Office          

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as Pipeline Protection Coordinator. In this position, you will support Pipeline Protection (PLP) and management system objectives for Trans Mountain Operations.  The coordinator provides quality assurance for one call ticket response process, reports unauthorized activities in accordance with regulatory and Trans Mountain requirements, provides operational support to Permit Technicians, supports the development and implementation of Program documentation, engages with Pipeline Protection personnel to ensure best practices for unauthorized activity reporting, and assists the Program with metrics collection and reporting.   

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Canadian and US pipeline regulations and pipeline crossings and One-Call ticket management practices.
• Confirms requirements for locate responses, maps, databases, and other records associated with One Call tickets are accurate and complete.
• Reports unauthorized activities to the Regulator and through the Trans Mountain incident management system (Enablon).
• Responds in consultation with Pipeline Protection and Trans Mountain Regulatory, to information requests from the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) related to unauthorized activities.
• Liaise with PLP Inspectors regarding one-call ticket responses and unauthorized activity investigations.
• Develops, implements, and maintains guidelines and procedures for one-call ticket response and quality assurance,
• Assists with Proximity Permit intake, review and coordination activities, including:
  • Ensuring applications meet pipeline protection requirements prior to processing
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to clarify permit requirements
  • Track permit statuses and maintain accurate documentation
  • Identify discrepancies or risks in permit submissions and escalate to appropriate personnel as required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of proximity permit processes
  • Supports the Permit Technicians with the completion of preliminary locate requests
• Participates in emergency response activities and training by supporting incident management functions and coordinating field response efforts during operational incidents.
• Ensures alignment with regulatory and company standards for all aspects of the role.
• Maintains and updates the Damage Prevention SharePoint site.
• Assists in development of Program standards, procedures and metrics as required

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary diploma or degree

• Minimum of 3 years related industry experience.
• familiarity with Microsoft D365 suite of products, UtiliSphere, Abadata
• Capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• A 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.
• 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

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. 

Application

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

At Trans Mountain, we believe in an inclusive, accessible, and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at: Talent@transmountain.com or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

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;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• 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.