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: Calgary, AB
Department: Pacific Link Support
Reports to: Director, Regulatory
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 a Director, Federal Agencies & Marine Authorizations. In this position, you will play a key role in managing Pacific Link’s day-to-day federal regulatory relationships and executes on the federal agency authorization strategy for the Project. This role will also support regulatory review and authorization activities for the marine terminal scope of the Project.
The successful candidate will partner with, Environment, Indigenous Relations, Engineering, Land, Permitting, Construction, Legal and Project Controls, the Manager brings together cross-functional input, anticipates emerging regulatory risks and directs the employees, contractors and specialist consultants delivering the work program. The role operates within approved regulatory strategy and delegated authority, equipping the Director with timely analysis and recommendations and escalating material positions, commitments or issues.
Key Responsibilities
Federal Regulatory Strategy & Agency Engagement
- Develop and execute coordinated engagement plans for the Major Project Office (MPO), the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) and other applicable federal departments and agencies, aligned with Pacific Link’s broader regulatory strategy and project objectives.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day regulatory interface with federal authorities, maintaining constructive, transparent and professional relationships.
- Plan and coordinate regulatory meetings, technical sessions, correspondence and follow-up actions, ensuring project positions are consistent, well supported and appropriately documented.
- Monitor agency priorities, guidance, expectations and regulatory developments and assess potential implications for Pacific Link.
- Advise the Director, Regulatory on federal agency expectations, emerging issues, relationship considerations and matters requiring senior-level engagement.
- Lead day-to-day federal agency relationships within approved strategy, escalating engagement that could establish a material project position, precedent or corporate commitment to the Director, Regulatory.
- Build effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, industry associations and federally regulated pipeline counterparts to achieve sound business outcomes.
- Prepare leaders and subject-matter experts for agency meetings, inspections, technical sessions and other regulatory engagements, ensuring consistent positions and follow-through.
Marine Authorization Oversight
- Develop and execute strategy for marine-specific authorizations (Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, MPO, CER, Transport Canada and others) in coordination with subject matter experts and Manager of Regulatory Execution to align as necessary with the pipeline and facility scope of the Project.
- Build effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, industry associations and federally regulated pipeline counterparts to achieve sound business outcomes.
Cross-Functional Regulatory Integration
- Translate federal regulatory requirements, decisions and agency feedback into clear project actions, owners, deliverables and timelines.
- Coordinate inputs from Environment, Indigenous Relations, Engineering, Land, Permitting, Construction, Legal, Project Controls and other functions to support federal regulatory outcomes.
- Integrate federal regulatory dependencies and deliverables into project schedules, decision materials, readiness reviews and execution planning.
- Identify interfaces between federal processes and provincial, municipal or other permitting activities and work with accountable leaders to resolve gaps, sequencing issues or conflicting requirements.
- Provide practical guidance to project teams on MPO & CER processes, filing expectations, engagement protocols and regulatory documentation standards.
Regulatory Risk, Issues & Escalation
- Identify and assess federal regulatory risks, emerging agency concerns and unresolved requirements that may affect Project approvals, design, schedule, cost, construction or operations.
- Develop mitigation, engagement and resolution strategies in collaboration with the Director, Regulatory and applicable functional leaders.
- Maintain visibility of significant regulatory issues, decisions, commitments and dependencies, including accountable owners and target resolution dates.
- Prepare concise analysis, options and recommendations for material or time-sensitive matters requiring Director or project leadership decisions.
- Escalate matters that could materially affect regulatory strategy, corporate commitments, project execution or the organization’s relationship with federal authorities.
- Resolve issues within approved strategy and delegated authority, bringing unresolved, high-impact or time-sensitive matters forward with clear options and a recommended course of action.
Governance, Reporting & Records
- Provide clear, timely reporting on federal regulatory progress, upcoming milestones, agency interactions, decisions, risks and required leadership actions.
- Prepare briefing notes, governance materials, decision papers and executive updates for the Director, Regulatory and Pacific Link leadership.
- Maintain complete and organized records of agency correspondence, meeting outcomes, filings, information requests, decisions and commitments.
- Ensure federal regulatory positions, submissions and external communications follow established review and approval protocols.
Team & Consultant Leadership
- Lead, coach and coordinate employees, contractors and/or specialist consultants supporting the federal regulatory work program.
- Establish priorities, deliverables, accountabilities and quality standards and monitor performance against regulatory and project milestones.
- Manage consultant scopes, budgets, schedules and deliverable quality, as applicable.
- Promote integrated ways of working across regulatory and technical disciplines and foster a culture of accountability, sound judgment and early issue escalation.
- Build internal understanding of federal regulatory requirements and improve organizational readiness for significant filings, reviews and agency engagements.
- Set priorities, assign accountabilities and hold employees, contractors and consultants responsible for quality, schedule and delivery, while retaining accountability for the effective execution of the federal regulatory work program.
Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Post-secondary degree in environmental science, engineering, law, public policy, regulatory affairs, natural resources or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
- 8 years of progressively responsible regulatory or major-project experience, preferably in pipelines, energy, utilities, transportation or complex linear infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading federal regulatory applications, filings, information requests, approvals or compliance interfaces in Canada.
- Proven ability to assess regulatory and policy change, translate implications for the business and influence practical implementation or advocacy outcomes.
- Practical knowledge of federal regulations (e.g. Canadian Energy Regulator Act, Fisheries Act, Species At Risk Act, Canada Marine Act) and filing guidance, and the regulatory lifecycle for federally regulated pipeline projects.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical, environmental, Indigenous, land, legal and project inputs into defensible regulatory deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with regulators, government agencies, technical specialists, consultants and senior project leaders.
- Experience leading employees, contractors or consultant teams and managing competing priorities in a schedule-driven project environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing regulatory correspondence, submissions, briefing materials and executive recommendations.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based, with periodic travel to regulatory meetings, hearings or other agency engagements as required.
- May be required to respond to time-sensitive regulatory matters and support significant filings, reviews or project activities outside standard business hours.
- Works in a complex, multidisciplinary project environment with multiple concurrent priorities and fixed regulatory and project deadlines.
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.
