Travel & Logistics 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. 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: Procurement               

Reports to: Director, Supply Chain Management 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 Travel and Logistics Advisor. In this position, you will serve as the Company’s Subject Matter Expert on corporate travel and corporate logistics matters. Backed by the Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Finance departments, this role provides trusted strategic guidance, robust analysis, and actionable market intelligence to Trans Mountain leadership and staff.

The Advisor is accountable for championing policy compliance across the organization and for ensuring that travel and logistics activities align with corporate standards, risk thresholds, and operational priorities.

The successful candidate will lead the development and communication of travel and logistics‑related policies, provide informed consultation to stakeholders at all levels, and deliver training that reinforces compliance and best practices. They will also offer hands‑on support, maintain robust documentation, and ensure that clear, consistent communication is embedded across all channels related to travel and logistics.

Additionally, the Travel & Logistics Advisor will manage the strategic relationship with Trans Mountain’s corporate travel provider and logistics service partners, driving continuous improvement and cost optimizations, operational efficiencies, and measurable performance enhancements in service delivery and associated processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in Incident Command System (ICS) Logistics Section roles for emergency response and may be involved in incident management and/or support. This role is expected to understand the emergency management plans and/or business continuity plans and is expected to maintain assigned training.
• Develop and deliver training to stakeholders and champion strategies and initiatives to address issues related to compliance with relevant finance, travel, and supply chain policies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain cross functional relationships and communicate professionally with all levels of the organization while advocating for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manage the strategic relationship with the Corporate Travel vendor to ensure seamless delivery of services, travel cost optimization, and enforcement of company travel policy.
• Provide advice and support to the Company on event management and/or complex logistics projects as required.
• Serve as corporate resource for planning, organizing, and executing special events, including in-person and virtual events across the Company.
• Responsible for SCM’s activities pertaining to logistics and transportation management, including managing contracts with courier companies, custom brokers, freight forwarding, and transport companies.
• Advise leaders and colleagues on a broad range of logistics matters, including trade compliance, material expediting, and INCO terms as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of relevant policies, procedures, and reports.
• Lead strategic initiatives for travel and logistics spend categories to ensure excellent value and exceptional service for the Company.
• Collaborate with IT in selecting and implementing technological solutions to support the travel and logistics processes and user experience.

 Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Travel & Tourism, Logistics, Communications and/or professional certification in similar fields (e.g. Logistics, Communications, Customs, etc.) is required.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience required.
• Previous experience of working in a corporate environment and interacting with a diverse range of individuals and business functions is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Methodical and thorough mindset.
• Ability to build and maintain robust organizational processes.
• Capacity to handle complex tasks and move quickly.
• Functional and technical competencies in logistics, supply chain management, and/or customs & trade compliance.
• Familiar with corporate travel, airlines, and hotel industry business practices.
• Adaptable and flexible attitude with ability to shift priorities as needed.
• Determination in enforcing policies, even when faced with resistance.
• Strong adherence to process and attention to detail.
• Diplomacy when dealing with individuals across full scope of the organization.
• Proven problem-solving skills, even under pressure.
• Self-motivated and driven towards continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Based in Calgary, AB.
• Some travel required to sites within business jurisdiction and for assigned emergency response duties.
• Office based work 5 days a week.
• Successful candidate could be involved in managing an incident or have emergency response duties in a command centre environment.

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.