Director, Fundamentals & Market Analytics

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 Head Office                          

Department: Business Development         

Reports to: VP, Business Development & Commercial Services            

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 Director, Fundamentals & Market Analytics. In this position, you will play a key role in being responsible for leading and further developing the team accountable for conducting in-depth analysis and delivering market insights and intelligence on a global scale to support Trans Mountain’s ongoing commercial and strategic activity. Responsibilities will span multiple time horizons, and multiple market segments along the value chain including production, storage, pipeline and waterborne transport, and downstream refining markets, as well as pricing.

Key Responsibilities

• Steward existing processes around data procurement, model building/maintenance and analytics while driving continuous improvements and enhancements.
• Drive timely and fit for purpose delivery and reporting of insights and intelligence at multiple levels within the company including Business Development & Commercial Services, the Executive, Board and other stakeholder groups including Finance, Corporate Communications and Corporate Planning.
• Set the direction for new research initiatives and one-off market studies and expand the scope of market analytics capabilities as deemed appropriate.
• Set and manage team priorities as needs evolve.
• Manage subscriptions and engagements with external service providers and consultants.
• Deliver annual pipeline throughput and revenue forecast.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to facilitate informal information sharing and intelligence gathering.
• Foster collaboration and communication between various cross-functional groups within the company; build and maintain internal relationships to facilitate the acquisition of information and the widespread adoption of the group’s product.
• Identify and advocate for resources needed to meet requirements.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Economics, Business, or related discipline.
• A master’s degree (MBA, in Economics, Finance, or Energy Studies) is an asset.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive, relevant experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to/background in trading, deal structuring/origination, and business development is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regional, North American, and global oil markets, including WCSB supply, logistics, pricing, quality, and refining; refined products and petrochemicals experience would be an asset.
• Strong analytical leadership, sound judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex market insights into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
• A supportive and collaborative leader with strong people management skills, who values mentoring and coaching to build high-performing teams, communicates with empathy and clarity in challenging situations, and adapts with agility as business needs evolve.
• A consistent track record of delivering high‑quality work while managing competing priorities and supporting key business processes and operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Ability to build long-term business relationships and partnerships, with a focus on win-win negotiation outcomes.
• 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.

Relocation Eligibility

We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

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.  Accomodation 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.