Environmental Monitoring, 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 an Environmental Monitoring, Summer Student with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of Environmental experts. This role provides enhanced exposure to different environmental operations activities, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn more about Post Construction Environmental Monitoring. This opportunity is open to post-secondary students who are currently enrolled in an Environmental or related undergraduate program.

This position will be based in the Calgary Head Office and will report to the Senior Environmental Advisor.

Duration: May 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of the Post Construction Environmental Monitoring (PCEM) program including the development of environmental field guides, creation of field data collection forms, participate in field kickoffs, support field crews in various environmental disciplines including (Reclamation, Aquatics, Vegetation and Wildlife) and support the completion of PCEM reporting to the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER).
• Support the pipeline project environmental data integration and management through validation of various project environmental data, field assessments and integration with operations data systems (GIS, SharePoint, Enablon).
• Assist with the implementation of As-built report template for spreads entering PCEM, review of various construction data, create reports and facilitate reviews with team prior to submission to regulators.
• Support the implementation of Aerial Imagery review process for Reclamation and PCEM.
• Assist with the review and identification of issues, reporting and analytics and coordination/collaboration with other Trans Mountain teams.
• Participate in PCEM review sessions to develop ongoing improvements to the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• Enrolled in an Environmental Sciences or a closely related field.
• Basic knowledge of pipeline construction inspection, reclamation and post construction monitoring is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of biophysical field studies, data collection and environmental reporting is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of PowerBi, Esri ArcGis, Survey 123 and Field Maps is an asset.
• Writing skills with the ability to understand verbal and written communications, including but not limited to email, Environmental legislation, and industry standards.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft applications (including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for the purpose of word processing, spreadsheets and information retrieval.
• Ability to successfully organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, frequently under strict deadlines.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules and adhere to established work schedules.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Other Requirements and Information:

• Must be enrolled in a accredited post-secondary institution, returning to full-time studies in the Fall term.
• Ability to travel as required. 

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.