Senior Regulatory Advisor

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 Regulatory Advisor with Trans Mountain, you will have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of Regulatory experts supporting operation activities for the Trans Mountain pipeline system. 

This position is based in our Calgary Head office.  This position will project manage regulatory processes for applications and filings under the CER and as required, other regulators and associated compliance activities. This position will also be responsible for incident reporting, follow-up up and close-out as well as tracking and assessing new or changing regulatory initiatives, rules and regulations/and legal requirements and maintaining communication with regulator(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, track, resolve, and close out regulatory filings/submissions and compliance activities (e.g. audits), and coordinate filings in a timely and accurate manner. Support and train junior members of the Regulatory Team.
• Effectively and efficiently project manage project applications from start to finish by developing comprehensive project plans including internal timelines, resource allocation, risk assessment and communication plans. Support the regulatory hearing process from inception to completion.
• Ensure timely follow-up and close-out of conditions and commitments in applications, orders, and directions from the regulator(s). Apply a detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to ensuring accuracy and compliance in all regulatory activities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with regulatory stakeholders (internal and external). Act as point of contact for internal teams and external partners, addressing inquires, providing updates, and resolving issues promptly.
• Participate in industry associations as applicable, analyze changes and proposed changes to regulations. Communicate initiatives that may have an impact to Trans Mountain.
• Support regulatory department initiatives or research to support applications or understanding for applicability of existing or proposed regulations.
• Communicate and collaborate on workload with the Regulatory Team to facilitate completion of work tasks.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory affairs, Law, Environmental Science, Economics or Public Policy. 
• A minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• Direct experience or familiarity with the Federal regulatory process in the energy industry (Canadian Energy Regulatory (CER) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)) throughout the asset life cycle.
• Experience in pipeline regulation would be preferred.
• Experience in regulatory affairs, legal, environmental services, economics or public policy.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex regulatory projects and initiatives.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively among cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and strong team player.

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;
• 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.