Lead, Project Controls, Non-Technical, Pacific Link (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. 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: Pacific Link

Reports to: Manager, Project Controls

Worker Type: Contract

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 Lead, Project Controls, Non-Technical, Pacific Link. In this position, you will provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of project controls activities supporting the development and delivery of the Pacific Link project. The role is accountable for establishing and maintaining project controls processes, systems, and reporting related to scope, schedule, cost, risk, change management, governance, and project performance monitoring.

Working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Regulatory, Permitting, Commercial, Indigenous Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental, and Project Controls teams, the Lead, Project Controls provides integrated project controls leadership to support project development and execution decision-making. The successful candidate will ensure project controls information is accurate, timely, and actionable while supporting effective governance, forecasting, risk management, and executive reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of project controls processes, procedures, tools, and reporting frameworks supporting Pacific Link project activities.
• Provide oversight and coordination of project planning, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, progress measurement, risk management, and change control activities.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, milestones, and performance metrics to support project development, permitting, regulatory, engineering, and execution activities.
• Coordinate the preparation and analysis of project cost forecasts, budgets, commitments, accruals, and expenditure reporting.
• Establish project reporting requirements and deliver timely project performance dashboards, executive reports, and management presentations.
• Support project governance processes by providing objective analysis of project performance, trends, risks, opportunities, and potential schedule or cost impacts.
• Lead change management processes, ensuring proposed scope, schedule, and cost changes are appropriately evaluated, documented, reviewed, and approved.
• Coordinate quantitative and qualitative project risk assessments and support the development of mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Collaborate with project leadership and functional teams to identify project controls issues, resolve performance gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support stage-gate reviews, investment decisions, regulatory submissions, and executive approvals through the preparation of project controls data and documentation.
• Ensure project controls systems, records, and reporting remain auditable, accurate, and aligned with corporate governance requirements.
• Mentor and support project controls personnel and contribute to the consistent application of project controls best practices across the project organization.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Construction Management, Economics, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in project controls, project services, project management, or major capital project delivery environments.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, AACE (CCP), PSP, PMI-SP, or related project controls credentials are considered assets.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, pipeline, energy, transportation, marine, or industrial projects through development and execution phases.
• Strong knowledge of project controls disciplines including planning and scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk management, change management, and performance measurement.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules using industry-standard scheduling tools.
• Experience preparing project forecasts, budgets, management reports, executive dashboards, and performance analyses.
• Strong understanding of stage-gate project delivery models, project governance requirements, and project controls best practices.
• Experience facilitating risk assessments, contingency development, scenario analysis, and project performance reviews.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex project information and communicate meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and work effectively across engineering, regulatory, environmental, commercial, and project management functions.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• A proven track record of managing competing priorities while maintaining focus on project objectives, governance requirements, and critical milestones.
• 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 to project sites, contractor offices, regulatory meetings, and stakeholder locations.
• Periodic travel throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and other project-related locations may be required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on weekends during critical project milestones, reviews, and approval cycles.
• Ability to participate in project workshops, risk reviews, executive meetings, and field visits as required.

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.