Category Specialist, Contingent Workforce

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: Calgary                                 

Department: Supply Chain Management               

Reports to: Lead Contracts Specialist, Contingent Workforce    

Worker Type: Employee    

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 Category Specialist, Contingent Workforce. In this position, you will play a key role in developing and executing the Contingent Workforce category strategy, including category planning, strategic sourcing, competitive procurement, contract formation and supplier commercial governance. Working across Supply Chain Management and key business functions, you will translate workforce requirements into executable category and contracting strategies, lead EOI, RFI, RFP and RFQ activities, negotiate commercial and contractual terms, and manage the commercial relationship with staffing agencies and contingent workforce suppliers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in strategic sourcing and competitive procurement, supplier evaluation and negotiation, commercial and contract development, pricing and rate structures, and supplier performance and governance, along with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Contingent Workforce category strategy within approved program direction, including category objectives, sourcing approach, supplier strategy, commercial framework and implementation priorities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for contingent workforce services, staffing agencies, personnel services and specialized labour requirements within approved program direction.
• Lead end-to-end EOI, RFI, RFP and RFQ processes, including scope, commercial requirements, supplier response requirements, evaluation criteria and pricing schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional evaluation teams, supplier clarification activities, presentations, commercial evaluations and respondent debriefs.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead commercial and contractual negotiations with contingent workforce suppliers and staffing agencies.
• Develop, negotiate and finalize master agreements, personnel or staffing service agreements, rate schedules, requisition or assignment mechanisms and related commercial documentation.
• Establish commercial controls for supplier engagement, approved rates, assignment terms, contract changes, invoicing, reporting and contract compliance.
• Develop contract governance requirements, performance measures, supplier reporting expectations and escalation mechanisms.
• Ensure sourcing and contracting activities align with company policies, approval authorities, contractual requirements and contingent workforce governance standards.
• Manage the commercial relationship with contingent workforce suppliers through clear expectations, collaborative problem solving and consistent follow-through while maintaining commercial accountability.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, service expectations, pricing structures and agreed performance measures.
• Partner with the Lead, Contracts & Contingent Workforce Analyst and Contingent Workforce Coordinator to connect category and contract requirements with intake, recruitment, onboarding, assignments, extensions, renewals, offboarding and reporting.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to business stakeholders and support consistent application of established supplier and contracting frameworks.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation, Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) designation from the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL), or status as an SCMP student or candidate is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience.
• General Oil and Gas product knowledge with Pipelines and Terminals. 
• Familiar with industry standards.
• Conflict resolution training is considered an asset.
• Experience in the following would be considered assets:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Contractor Administration
  • Vendor Management
  • Workforce Governance
  • HR Processes
  • Financial Controls
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using SharePoint, Power BI, ERP systems, and workforce management platforms is considered an asset.
• 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)

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.