Land and Right of Way 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. 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: Land & Right of Way            

Reports to: Manager, Land Administration                   

Worker Type: Student      

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 a Land and Right of Way Co-op Student (12-month term). In this position, you will play a key role in supporting a multidisciplinary team responsible for managing land rights and regulatory obligations. This role offers exposure to the legal, business and operational aspects of land administration, including property rights, contracts, regulatory compliance and data governance within the Land & Right of Way department. The successful candidate will bring strong research, data, records management, organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office 365 skills while gaining practical experience with Trans Mountain’s land systems and processes.

This position is based in our Calgary office and will report to the Manager, Land Administration.

Duration: January 11, 2027, to December 18, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ongoing land administration projects through research, analysis, and reporting related to land agreements, land titles, commitments and conditions management, reclamation activities, local land use planning documents, municipal bylaws, web-based mapping applications, and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, data migration and governance activities, third-party correspondence, document and file preparation, simple GIS map creation, reporting and presentations, Major Project readiness, file organization, and other operational and administrative support functions within the Land & Right of Way department.
• Assist with land records management activities, including data entry, validation, quality assurance reviews, document management, and the identification and resolution of deficiencies within Borealis and related land administration systems, including Major Projects integration, data migration, and GIS integration initiatives.
• Collaborate with land professionals across operations, projects, regulatory, legal, Indigenous relations, and environmental teams to gain insight into how land administration supports the safe and compliant operation of pipeline infrastructure.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Must be enrolled in land administration, business, paralegal studies, land management, planning, geography, environmental studies, or a related program, preferably in second or third year.
• Enrollment in your institution's co-op program is a requirement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with strong research, analysis, data entry, records management, communication, and stakeholder service skills.
• Experience using internal and external databases and software applications; knowledge of ArcGIS, GIS web map applications, Borealis, records management systems, and data entry protocols 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $23.55 to $31.59 CAD per hour.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

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.