Senior HR Business Partner (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.

As a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of Human Resources professionals.  This is a full-time in office contract position based in our Calgary Head Office.

Reporting to the Manager, HR Business Relationship and Support, the Senior HRBP will provide a broad range of HR expertise, counsel and guidance to our business that engages our workforce in achieving our business objective.  Working in a fast-paced and continuously evolving environment, you will be a strategic thought partner to leaders and teams in the areas of workforce planning, engagement and culture, human capital risk assessment and mitigation, talent management and employee relations.  You will support our workforce in both office and field locations.  This position will also be responsible for assisting to plan, execute, and finalize HR projects according to strict deadlines.  This role requires a blend of HR expertise and project management skills to ensure the successful delivery of HR initiatives that align with the company’s strategic goals and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals. Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Provide expert advice on HR matters, including talent management, organizational development, employee relations, and performance management.
• Provide proactive support to the business to ensure continued alignment of organizational structures and resourcing plans.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and develop solutions to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Facilitate change management processes and support leaders in driving organizational change.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence (e.g., recruitment, total rewards, learning and development, IDEA) to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Collaborate and co-lead HR projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and in consideration of all HR elements.
• Support the development of detailed project plans, including timelines and milestones in line with the HR Manager’s direction and resource allocation. This will include assisting with preparing project status updates, tracking and results, as required.
• Ensure that employee relations matters are handled skillfully and in accordance with best practices.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPHR designation strongly preferred.
• 7 - 10 years related experience in a human resources generalist/HRBP capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment laws.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR project work with business objectives.
• Experience in providing HR support to both office and field workforces is preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices in workforce planning, employee relations, talent management and organizational effectiveness.
• Highly skilled in relationship-building, being influential, and acting as a trusted thought partner business leaders.
• Project planning and project management capabilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing project environment, with an ability to navigate a degree of ambiguity while demonstrating sound judgment and decision-making.
• Proven experience and knowledge of HR practices, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of products.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Other Requirements and Information

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

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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.