Senior Compensation Analyst (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.

Reporting to the Manager, Compensation, the Senior Analyst, Compensation is responsible for providing advanced data analysis skills to provide insights, prepare reports, and contribute to the execution of compensation initiatives that align with the company’s compensation philosophy and long-term focus.  This role will also support the compensation team with daily compensation activities including job pricing, job description development and other analysis as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support various audit and technical setup during compensation program to assist with the work volume and coordination during these cycles.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions and BI tools to assess compensation outcomes.
• Contribute to maintaining competitively positioned compensation structures and employee positioning through data-driven insights.
• Support the management of the annual year end compensation process.

• Contribute to the maintenance of technology platforms used for compensation decisions, leveraging technical expertise to improve processes.

• Look for opportunities to improve processes and service levels.
• Provide analytic support for the execution and administration of compensation programs.
• Create and review complex Excel models and BI dashboards to ensure reliable and actionable findings.
• Support project management on a range of compensation and projects and initiatives.
• Build consultative and collaborative relationships.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of related compensation experience.
• Must be analytical with a quantitative mindset.
• Highly proficient in Excel, can develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and data modeling / analytics capability.
• Strong problem-solving, project management and strategic thinking capability.
• Able to work independently to conduct research, analyze information and present findings in a concise format.
• Strong communication and presentation skills when working with high-level internal stakeholders.
• Influence and develop collaborative working relationships with multiple partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI, with the ability to create interactive dashboards an asset.
• Knowledge of incentive compensation plans.

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.