EHS Advisor (Contract)

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: Kamloops/ North Thompson                         

Department: Health and Safety      

Reports to: Manager, EHS Field Services             

Worker Type: Contract      

Schedule Type: Day           

Work Setting: Field 

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as an EHS Advisor. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting key safety and environment initiatives and deliverables within the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) department. This role is responsible for supporting a strong safety culture, resolving safety issues and problems at various Trans Mountain sites, and identifying and facilitating the avoidance, minimization, and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with O&M activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote H&S awareness and commitment by building on existing culture and program strengths and connect with the workforce to communicate the importance of Safety and promote corporate H&S objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Assist and drive the implementation of a zero-injury culture and operational excellence, including promoting and fostering safety programs. Ensuring all employees and contractors are properly trained and equipped to perform work safely and conduct focused inspections to ensure program effectiveness.
• Implement Trans Mountain's environmental planning process for operational and maintenance (O&M) projects within Interior BC through the identification of potential environmental impacts and associated mitigation strategies. 
• Develop environmental protection plans and communicate mitigation practices and procedures to ensure Trans Mountain's activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring requirements for O&M projects including the selection and management of third-party technical consultants where required. 
• Execute wildlife sweeps and environmental inspections, support Indigenous Monitors, and coordinate heritage resource assessments as required.
• Serve as safety and environment “Point of Contact” and address EHS matters at field locations.
• Participate in Job Hazard Assessments and assist with the implementation of safety control measures while providing training to company personnel on EHS topics. 
• Support the Radiation Safety Officer/Alternate managing the radiation component of the Safety Program.
• Represent geographical area on EHS Reps Committee.
• Provide safety support, as needed, to Major Projects, engineering, or operations projects.
• Participate in Emergency Response drills and actual responses at any Trans Mountain location, during and outside of regular work hours, as a safety officer or a member of the environmental unit.
• Facilitate “root cause” analysis of reported incidents, such as near misses, personal injury, or vehicle accidents.
• Participate in formal investigation teams for serious incidents, and conduct periodic EHS inspections of company facilities, including contractors, and assist with corporate and government EHS assessments and audits.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Science or related field
• Environmental Professional (P.Ag, P.Bio, etc.) is an asset.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation is an asset. 
• Other safety or environment designations are considered an asset.
• Environmental experience with pipeline operations and maintenance or other oilfield experience
• Understanding of environmental regulation (AB, BC) and application of federal regulations (CER, DFO, ECCC) specifically relating to permit applications
• Knowledge of industry best practices for Environmental Protection Plans and associated mitigation measures (e.g. fisheries, soil science, botany, reclamation)
• Field experience including oversight of contractors
• Training in root cause analysis, incident investigation, emergency response, and radiation safety.
• Understanding of Safety Management Systems, inspection processes, hazard reporting, and statistics.

• 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.
• Travel up to 20% of time.
  
  

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.