Senior HR Business Partner (Burnaby)

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 Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of Human Resources professionals.  This is a full-time in office position based in our Burnaby Office.

The Senior HR Business Partner works in partnership with the Team Lead, HR Business Partnerships, Manager, and Director of Human Resources to provide a broad range of expertise and counsel that attract, retain, and build our talent pipeline.

This role provides credible and expert HR advice, applies sound judgment and influence, negotiates boundaries, and navigates project leadership.  The role is responsible for helping resolve a broad range of issues from straightforward (policy) to more complex HR issues and conflicts regarding impacting the workforce in the portfolio (employees, term-employees and various contractors/consultants).  This role will have primary responsibility to provide HR support to our Terminals and Facilities in the Burnaby and Edmonton areas.  This position is based in Burnaby, BC.

You will support our workforce in both office and field locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing decision support and counsel to leaders and business groups specific to the areas of workforce planning, conflict management, risk mitigation, talent management, performance management, and employee relations which includes the development, refining and interpretation of human resources policies, practices, and procedures.
• Conducting or facilitating training, supporting investigations, organizational design, diversity, and Employment Equity obligations. Champion and support the implementation of our inclusion, diversity, and equity programs across our organization.
• Provide expertise, guidance, oversight, and implementation, of Human Resources programs, policies, practices, systems, and services for a designated business portfolio. Participate in the development or revisions of policies to ensure ongoing legislative requirements are met. Advise leaders on sound termination procedures.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and support investigations as required in a practical, expedient, and discreet manner. Provide HR counsel on conflict resolution recommendations. Support and communicate recommendations to address workplace issues.
• Broker relationship between the business and HR to evaluate and secure specialized resources and services, which include vendors for training, compliance, or recruitment. Identify and elevate HR matters that may pose risk to people or the Company.
• Understand business strategy, operational plans, financials, history and culture to inform, influence, engage and operationalize HR programs and solutions.
• Partner with the business to support the development of engaged high-performing teams. Build and cultivate positive, trust-based working relationships across the business and colleagues.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8-10 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• CPHR designation strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment laws.
• Knowledge, interpretation, and application of all applicable Human Resource legislation, policies, processes, and practices.  I.e., Employment Standards Code, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Human Rights Legislation.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills to recognize and comprehend complex issues, policies, regulatory and legislative requirements, and information affecting the client’s environment.
• Proven relationship management, consulting, and teamwork expertise.
• Proven ability to use metrics and data to support strategic analysis and decision making.
• Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills and execution skills to ensure successful delivery/implementation of HR projects, processes, and policies.
• Highly functional in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PeopleSoft, or HRIS.
• Commitment to the highest level of integrity and confidentiality – we are the stewards of highly sensitive and confidential information and matters and our reputation and credibility depends on this commitment.

Other Requirements and Information

• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.
• Although based in the Burnaby office, this position will require travel to various site locations (i.e.: Kamloops BC, Sumas BC, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Puget Washington, etc.) to support clients.  

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.