Senior Contracts Specialist (Contingent Workforce) - Referral Eligible

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: Supply Chain Management

Reports to: Manager, Contracts & Procurement

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 Senior Contracts Specialist, Contingent Workforce. Reporting to the Manager, Contracts & Procurement, the Senior Contracts Specialist, Contingent Workforce is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for contingent labor services across Trans Mountain Corporation.  The successful candidate will lead the implementation of the Company’s new Contract Worker Management Policy and its related management standards, processes and procedures.

This role plays a critical part in executing the Company’s workforce strategy, as it pertains to non-permanent labour. This role will directly support Business Leadership (Executives, Vice-Presidents, etc.) with the engagement and oversight of contract workers while serving as the primary SCM interface with contractors which provide contingent labour to the Company. The successful candidate will contribute to contract compliance, risk mitigation, and cost management while enabling workforce flexibility to support operational and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category and contracting strategies for contingent workforce services, including Contingent Workforce Contractors, independent contractors, staffing agencies, and specialized consultants.
• Align category and contracting strategies and plans with corporate objectives, project timelines, and workforce demand forecasts.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership on category performance and strategic initiatives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution, ensuring best value within acceptable risk.
• Rationalize vendor base to improve efficiency and reduce fragmentation.
• Pre-approves vendors and establishes Rate Schedules.
• Ensure effective contract management, communication, and relationship management with staffing agencies.
• Manage contractor performance through KPIs, contract worker assessments, and regular reviews to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company standards.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, regulatory requirements, and internal governance processes pertaining to contract workers.
• Mitigate risks related to contingent labor, including classification, insurance, and qualification compliance.
• Ensure that appropriate verifications, testing, and background checks are completed by Contractors.
• Support Business Leadership with the engagement and extension of Contingent Workforce Contractors.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on contingent labor best practices and cost optimization strategies.
• Report to Executive Committee (EC) on Contractor statistics, exception reporting, and risk management.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related fields.
• A professional certification in SCM (e.g..SCMP, CPSM or IACCM) or Human Resources Management (CHRP) would be an asset.
• Minimum 10 years in category management, contingent workforce management or contracts management, preferably in the energy industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.
• 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

• 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.