Edmonton Terminal Operations, Indigenous 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. 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: Edmonton, AB                        

Department: Edmonton Terminal             

Reports to: Supervisor, Operations

Worker Type: Student      

Schedule Type: Full time/ Day Shift       

Work Setting: Terminal     

This position is exclusively for Indigenous students who are currently registered in a post-secondary program and returning to school in the Fall 2026.

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values-driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Terminal Operations, Summer Student.

In this position, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operational activities, including maintaining inventory accuracy, learning about water management, cleaning and storage tank maintenance to contribute to the safe and reliable delivery of product along the Trans Mountain pipeline system. 

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with pipeline operations, develop technical and field skills while working with various groups to gain exposure to multiple facets of our Edmonton Operations.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Edmonton Operations Office, Control Centre, Regional Office, and Terminal.
• Support grounds and facility maintenance for Terminal, Operations office, and Control Centre – mowing lawn, cleaning parking areas, painting, etc.
• Assist Operations personnel with surface water management, cleaning manifold area, sample cabinets, and storage tank farm bays.
• Assist Operations Administrative Assistant to complete various tasks.
• Perform inventory and organization of location materials and supplies.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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;
• 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.