Manager, Emergency Management

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 Manager, Emergency Management with Trans Mountain, you will have the opportunity to work with an innovative and creative group of industry experts supporting the operation of the Trans Mountain Pipeline System. 

Reporting to the Director, Emergency Management, this position provides expertise in the implementation and maintenance of Trans Mountain emergency management and fire protection programs, in accordance with government regulations and Trans Mountain policies.  The Trans Mountain program includes all elements included in the Integrated Safety & Loss Management System (ISLMS), including documentation necessary to maintain a high level of preparedness to implement an effective response to any pipeline or facility incident.

This role will be located at our Calgary Head office and in an office-based position. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of Emergency Management-related documentation and plans including those related to ISLMS.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the Business Continuity Program.
• Manage the continual improvement, and implementation of the Crisis Management Plan, and serve as a key responder for corporate-level incidents.
• Engage with project leads and other project personnel as required during project application, construction, and commissioning phases ensuring continued regulatory compliance for the emergency response plans and procedures.
• Implement and oversee the operational Emergency Management Budget related to program governance, crisis planning, and business continuity planning.
• Respond to emergencies and be able to fill various incident command system positions.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Degree in Emergency Management, Safety, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in related field.
• Preferred designations/certification/licenses:

• • H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR, WHIMIS, TDG, ICS 100-400, HAZWOPER
• Specific knowledge and experience:
  • Emergency management experience preferably in the Oil & Gas industry with increasing responsibilities and project complexity.
  • A history of work experience that would indicate a high level of communication activities
  • Experience in the interpretation of technical documents.
  • Experience in the development and continual improvement of Business Continuity Programs
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with a strong ability to mentor, guide, and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Skilled in navigating and facilitating difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy and tact.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a detail-oriented approach to solving complex problems and organizational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, facilitation, and coordination skills.
• Highly effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and perform under pressure in multi-tasking environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships and foster trust.
• Adaptable and resilient, with a proactive approach to managing change and evolving project requirements.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Other Requirements and Information

• Will need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.
• Occasional travel to various site locations may be required.

Relocation Eligibility

We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

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;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• 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.