Lead, Project Change Management (Contract)

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 the Lead, Project Change Management with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of professionals in our Project Controls team. 

Reporting to the Manager, Project Controls – Project Services, the Lead, Project Change Management will be responsible for the Management of Change and Project Change Notice processes and cost control and reporting for the Indigenous Relations Team. 

This position will be located at our Calgary Head Office.

Key Responsibilities:

     Project Coordination:

• Analyze gaps in processes and propose efficient solutions to challenges
• Lead and coordinate efforts with respect to timely review and approval steps and requirements for Management of Changes (MOC) and Project Change Notice (PCN) processes

Project Change Notice (PCN) Process:

•  Manage Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP) PCN Process
• Responsible and accountable for Project-wide PCN Process
• Maintaining TMEP PCN Process coordination, suggesting and implementing enhancements and improvements
• Chair PCN Panel meetings with Senior Management

Management of Changes (MOC) Process:

• Responsible and accountable for Project-wide MOC Process
• Maintaining TMEP MOC Process coordination, suggesting and implementing enhancements and improvements
• Chair MOC Panel meetings with Senior Management
• Developed and continuously providing guidance to Project stakeholders on TMEP Management of Change Framework that clarifies relationship between different Change Management Processes
• On a regular basis providing training, guidance and clarification to multiple Project teams with respect to MOC process
• Review MOC Form for completeness and issue assignments
• Expedite approval process and facilitate MOC Panel Meetings
• Track accurate status
• Provide weekly reporting to Project Control and Senior Management, input into monthly reporting
• Create and run reports as required
• Keeping TMEP MOC Procedure updated
• Keep MOC Approvals Matrix updated
• Coordinate Access requests

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Degree, certification, diploma, license in project management, accounting or business
• A minimum of 8 years of industry experience with at least, 5 years in project controls 
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team of project professionals
• Practical skills in project controls are considered an asset
• Strong communication and ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

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.