Pipeline Maintenance & Protection, Summer Student

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 Pipeline Maintenance & Protection, Summer Student with Trans Mountain, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting pipeline integrity, maintenance, and damage prevention initiatives. You will learn about the Trans Mountain Pipeline system, the importance of damage prevention for environmental and public safety, and tools and processes used in pipeline maintenance and protection.

This position will be based in Clearwater, BC.

Duration: May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist with administrative tasks including filing and document management using SharePoint.
• Support finance-related activities such as coding, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Help create, review, and submit field reports related to pipeline protection.
• Assist with scheduling aerial patrols and updating on-call schedules.
• Support the team during peak seasonal work by processing Unauthorized Activity Reports and Field Report entries.
• Reconcile One Call reports, audits, and helicopter patrol reports.
• Maintain training records and assist with compliance documentation.

• Assist with tracking and updating maintenance work orders and schedules.
• Support coordination of seasonal maintenance activities, including inspections and minor repairs.
• Help compile data for maintenance progress reports and budget tracking.
• Participate in safety checks and ensure compliance with maintenance standards.
• Provide logistical support for maintenance crews and contractors during field activities.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to full-time studies in the fall.
• Interest or coursework in technology, trades, engineering, or administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and familiarity with SharePoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.

Other Requirements and Information

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution and return to full time studies in the fall.
• This role is full-time in office and requires on-site attendance for the duration of the summer term.
• Ability to work from Clearwater, BC and other site locations as required.

The expected pay range for this position is $24.61 to $33.48 CAD.

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.