Manager, Regulatory & Land Services

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: Regulatory

Reports to: Director, Regulatory

Worker Type: Employee     

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 Manager, Regulatory & Land Services. In this position, you will be supporting the Directors of Regulatory, Tolls and Tariffs, as well as the Land and Permitting department.  This role oversees a team of analysts responsible for managing programs, processes, systems, data, and records necessary for the effective delivery of regulatory and land services. You will provide daily leadership and oversight to ensure departmental initiatives and priorities are executed in a timely, consistent, and high-quality manner. Key responsibilities include delivering department reporting, supporting change management at the departmental level, and collaborating closely with Trans Mountain’s IT function to define system requirements and progress AI solutions tailored for the department’s needs. Furthermore, the position is tasked with establishing and embedding fit-for-purpose processes, overseeing departmental governance within a management system and continuous improvement context, and offering strategic direction for departmental support to Trans Mountain Operations and Major Projects. This is achieved by developing operating models, frameworks, and priorities that ensure regulatory and land-related activities are executed accurately and in compliance with organizational objectives, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of document control, quality assurance and internal review processes for regulatory filings, including facility applications and tolls/tariffs.
• Maintain strong internal controls to support compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
• Establish new procedures or processes, as needed to support regulatory and land deliverables within the company, as well as external issuances.
• Provide leadership and direction to analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery of work and timely issue escalation across department and corporate groups.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional development within the team.
• Support Directors and Managers in developing annual departmental work plans, tracking priorities, and coordinating resource and capacity planning.
• Monitor performance against targets and ensure alignment with ISLMS requirements where applicable.
• Develop and maintain risk identification frameworks, mitigation strategies, and issue resolution tools.
• Establish processes to track, manage, and close regulatory conditions, obligations, and directives in a transparent and auditable manner.
• Establish and implement management of change protocols for new department initiatives.
• Oversee the preparation of departmental reports for internal and Board of Director audiences.
• Maintain a comprehensive, compliant records management system for regulatory and land management activities.
• Lead continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives, including process optimization and enhancement of regulatory management systems.
• Advance regulatory and land management programs to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance maturity.
• Act as the primary liaison with IT to define business requirements, align solutions with change roadmaps, and support data, analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Lead data and trend analysis to enable informed, evidence-based decision-making by department leadership.
• Support departmental financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change order administration.
• Ensure supply chain processes are effectively managed and that financial impacts are understood and communicated to leadership.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Engineering, Environment, Planning, Law, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience leading or sponsoring business change, operating model development, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• At least 3+ years in a people management or senior supervisory role with accountability for team performance and delivery in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Direct experience or familiarity with regulation in the energy industry.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing regulatory services, process development and implementation, land services, permitting, establishing governance frameworks, or setting up operational support functions.

• A supportive and collaborative leader who values mentoring, coaching, and building strong teams, and who approaches difficult conversations with empathy and clarity.

• Proven experience with financial management, forecasting, and vendor oversight in a complex environment.
• Proven understanding of delivering in a matrix environment managing multiple dependencies necessary for successful outcomes.

• A 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.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Position is Calgary based, with a willingness and ability to travel as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Application

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

At Trans Mountain, we believe in an inclusive, accessible, and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at: Talent@transmountain.com or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accomodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accomodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

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.