Human Resources, Co-Op Student (12 month term)

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 Human Resources Co-Op Student (12 months) with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of Human Resources professionals.

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, team-orientated individual to be part of the HR team supporting a variety of HR functions. We collaborate with our leaders to continuously identify opportunities to enhance or develop new solutions to ongoing organizational requirements. This opportunity is open to post-secondary students who are currently enrolled in their 3rd year of studies and is enrolled in the Co-op Program.

This position is based in our Calgary office and will report to the Team Lead, HR Business Partnerships.

Duration: January 6, 2025 to December 19, 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the HR team to effectively coordinate and administer HR policies, programs, and procedures ensuring processes are effectively planned, coordinated, and communicated.  This may include initiating forms, distributing key information, and conducting research.
• Assisting various centers of expertise such as talent management by assisting the recruitment team with the full cycle recruitment process including job postings, resume screening, interviews, and reference checks.
• Ongoing system administration and data coordination for onboarding and off-boarding of contractors and employees.
• Liaise with the third-party vendor for contractor set up and closeout.
• Participate in HR projects as identified.
• General administrative duties and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Must be enrolled in a Business Administration or related program, ideally with a focus on Human Resources, with an accredited institution and preferably in the 3rd year of the program.
• Analytical mindset with demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptable to change.
• Approaches challenges with enthusiasm and an eagerness to see the job through.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Organized, able to set priorities and a self-starter that can work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) products.

The expected pay range for this position is $22.42 to $30.07 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.