Manager, Edmonton Terminal

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 Manager, Edmonton Terminal with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of experts in the Operations department.  This position is located in the Edmonton Terminal.

Reporting to the Director of Edmonton Terminal & Control Centre, this pivotal role is responsible for overseeing operational risk management at the Edmonton Terminal. Working collaboratively with fellow managers, the Manager will identify and address both immediate and long-term operational risks, issues and concerns. This role provides strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team - including technical trades, operators, pipeline maintenance, protection, and emergency response personnel - to ensure operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory standards, while upholding the company’s values and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and manages budget for area of responsibility.
• Manages regulatory and company compliance requirements for area of responsibility.
• Plans and manages daily work responsibilities for direct reports.
  • Manages and supports direct reports through coaching, performance management, and training.
• Supports the facilitation of training and completion of competencies for direct reports.
• Works collaboratively with other Trans Mountain districts and departments.
• Leads Internal and External Communications. 
  • Conducts regular staff meetings. Safety, operations, compliance, etc.
  • Interacts with external stakeholders as required.
• Acts as a champion of company values and safety culture.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in an engineering or industrial plant or facilities setting, preferably Operations related.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Technical Diploma and/or Journeyman trade certification in a related field is preferred.
• A valid provincial driver's license is required.
• Commercial or heavy equipment certification or license is preferred.
• Proven leadership experience with a background in supervising teams.
• Demonstrated fluency with administrative processes and technology tools, including Microsoft Office and D365.
• Strong organizational, managerial, and leadership capabilities.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and emergency response.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and make sound, timely decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, multitasking environment with strong attention to detail.

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.