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 Head Office
Department: Pacific Link
Reports to: Manager, Contracting
Worker Type: Contract
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 Senior Contracts Advisor, Construction, Pacific Link. In this position, you will provide commercial, contracting, and procurement technical and strategic input supporting the development and delivery of the Pacific Link project. The role is accountable for supporting construction contracting strategies, procurement plans and activities (i.e. formation through closeout), contract administration processes, and commercial management practices to ensure project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedules, budgets, and governance requirements.
Working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, Land, Environment, Safety, Quality and Supply Chain teams, the Senior Contracts Advisor serves as a key commercial resource supporting sourcing documents, contract development, procurement execution, negotiations, contractor engagement, and contract management activities (including performance management). The successful candidate will oversee all phases of the contracting lifecycle while ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of procurement, contracting and reporting standards as well as assist in the development, or updating of, policies and procedures.
- Lead the development and execution of construction procurement and contracting strategies supporting Pacific Link project development and execution activities.
- Prepare, review, and administer construction contracts, service agreements, consulting agreements, work packages, and associated precursor procurement documents.
- Coordinate competitive bidding processes including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, tender evaluations, contractor selection, and contract award recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal department and discipline teams (refer general description) to develop contract scopes, commercial terms, evaluation criteria, and procurement schedules.
- Support contract negotiations with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers while ensuring alignment with project objectives and commercial requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations, project requirements, corporate policies, legal requirements, safety expectations, stakeholder and regulatory commitments.
- Manage contract variations, change orders, claims, commercial disputes, and contract amendments throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies to support project objectives and business outcomes.
- Provide commercial analysis and recommendations related to procurement strategies, contracting approaches, compensation models, and contractor performance.
- Coordinate with Project Controls and Finance teams to support forecasting, commitments tracking, accrual management, and contract cost reporting.
- Maintain contract records, procurement documentation, commercial correspondence, and audit-ready files in accordance with corporate governance requirements.
- Support project leadership with commercial reporting, procurement updates, risk assessments, and strategic contracting recommendations.
Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce, Law, or related discipline.
- 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract management, procurement, supply chain, commercial management, or construction project delivery environments.
- Professional designations such as SCMP, PMP, MBA, CCLP, MRICS, CPPB, CPSM, or equivalent commercial and procurement certifications are considered assets.
- Demonstrated experience supporting major capital projects within the energy, pipeline, infrastructure, industrial, transportation, marine, or utility sectors.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracting methodologies including EPC, EPCM, base lay/unit rate, reimbursable (including variations such as target price), lump sum, and service-based contracts.
- Experience developing procurement strategies, managing competitive bid processes, and negotiating complex construction and service contracts.
- Strong understanding of contract administration, commercial risk management, procurement governance, and contractor performance management practices.
- Experience managing contract changes, commercial claims, dispute resolution processes, and contract compliance activities.
- Knowledge of project delivery models, project controls principles, cost management processes, and contractor evaluation methodologies.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Safety, Environment, Land, Quality and Project Management professionals.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building abilities with the capacity to influence outcomes across all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a complex project environment.
- A proven track record of delivering successful commercial outcomes while maintaining alignment with project objectives, budgets, and schedules.
- Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture
Working Conditions
- Consistent presence in a downtown or satellite office location on regular working days (i.e. non-holiday).
- Willingness and ability to travel as required to project sites, contractor offices, supplier facilities, and stakeholder meetings.
- Periodic travel throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and other project-related locations may be required.
- May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on weekends during procurement events, contract negotiations, and critical project milestones.
- Ability to participate in contractor meetings, commercial workshops, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and site visits.
- Occasional field visits may involve exposure to active construction sites, industrial facilities, and varying weather conditions.
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.
