Quality Management Coordinator (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: Quality Management

Reports to: Lead, Quality Management

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 Quality Management Coordinator (Contract). In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring that project QA/QC deliverables comply with TM’s quality management requirements, project specifications, and applicable regulatory standards. The position works closely with project management teams and cross-functional stakeholders to embed quality expectations throughout project planning, execution, oversight, audits, surveillance, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Quality Planning (Near-Term Scope)

• Support major capital projects by developing Project Quality Management Plans (PQMPs) aligned with TM standards, project requirements, and specifications.
• Support project teams in planning and implementing TM’s quality requirements across engineering, materials, equipment, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Review contractors’ and vendors’ QA/QC procedures during bid evaluations and project execution to ensure alignment with TM standards and requirements.
• Confirm that contractor Project Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are reviewed and accepted.
• Provide input on contract documents, specifications, procedures, and related documents, and ensure identified gaps are addressed.
• Deliver training for TM stakeholders, project personnel, and GCC/EPC teams on TM quality standards and procedures during project kickoffs and throughout project execution.
• Ensure TM project teams are equipped with appropriate QA tools and processes to support effective project execution.
• Identify improvement opportunities in TM standards and specifications and support updates and integration of lessons learned.
• Participate in Project Gate Reviews, as required, either as a reviewer or as a member of the project team.

Project Quality Plan Implementation (Intermediate-Term Scope)

• Ensure conformance to project requirements through GCC/EPC site audits and reviews of records and processes across material suppliers, fabricators, construction contractors, and service providers.
• Work closely with project teams (training, guidance, interpretation of standards) in implementing TM’s quality expectations during the lifecycle of projects - engineering, materials, equipment, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Assess contractors’ quality provisions, including inspector competency, QA/QC practices, and overall quality management program effectiveness.
• Prepare, maintain, and update a register of construction package deliverables by location and contractor.
• Manage non-conformances and corrective actions, as required, to maintain project QA/QC compliance and drive systemic process improvements.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post secondary degree in engineering or business management, PMP designation, or Lead Quality Auditor certification will be considered strong assets.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including exposure in an oil and gas operator environment and/or construction and fabrication QA/QC activities.
• Equivalent combinations of technical education and practical experience will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems, CER Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR), ISO 9001, and API Q1.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to support project QA/QC frameworks and positive capital project outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related collaboration tools, including SharePoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment in time-constrained, execution-driven environments
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and influence 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

• Willingness and ability to travel to work sites as required (10-20%).
• Availability 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)

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.