Pipeline Coordinator

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 Regional Office/Burnaby/Kamloops                              

Department: BBY Central Office & Stores              

Reports to: Director, Pipeline Operations 

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 Pipeline Coordinator. In this position, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and ensuring execution readiness of maintenance and operational activities across the pipeline system. This role works closely with District Supervisors and cross-functional teams to optimize maintenance scheduling, improve efficiency, and minimize operational disruption while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with District Supervisors to manage the 30/60/90-day work order lookahead in D365 (Dynamics 365).
• Identify work orders requiring advanced planning or long lead-time materials and develop detailed execution plans.
• Coordinate execution requirements, including equipment and site outages, technician staffing, contractor support, and material procurement.
• Communicate outage schedules, status, and potential impacts to all affected stakeholders.
• Coordinate planned work with internal groups (e.g., Compliance, Shipper Services, Central Stores, PLM, Integrity, and other operational teams).
• Identify and recommend opportunities to align and bundle work activities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with District Supervisors, Technicians and District Admins to support const control (hiring of contractors, track daily contractor costs, etc.) to improve budgeting accuracy.
• Partner with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) to optimize work order scheduling across districts and the broader pipeline system.
• Monitor D365 for breakdown and preventative maintenance issues.
• Work with district teams to develop corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution of these issues.
• Represent Pipeline Operations in cross-functional reviews and projects (e.g., Job Plan Reviews, HAZOPs, JHAs, maintenance, safety, and expansion initiatives).
• Participate in KPI tracking, performance monitoring, record keeping and audit activities.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• High school Diploma required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience, preferably in operations or maintenance.
• Education in the trades would be beneficial but not a requirement.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
• ICS training and experience in emergency response are considered an asset.
• WHMIS, First Aid, and other relevant safety certifications are preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 suite of products and digital workflow tools.
• Proficiency in Project Management Software.
• Good understanding of philosophies, practices, principles, and techniques of operation in a plant or industrial setting.
• Proven management and coordination skills, with the ability to guide activities, align teams, and maintain momentum.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities, using sound judgment to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions.
• Experience coordinating pipeline maintenance activities, managing schedules, and supporting field execution.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Proven 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.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

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. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation 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.