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: Compliance
Reports to: Manager, Compliance
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 Team Lead, Data & Systems. In this position, you will play a key role in leading the technology, systems, and data enablement strategy that supports Compliance, Risk, Security, Training, and other ISLMS programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in data governance, integrated technology solutions, system governance, operational excellence, reporting, audit readiness, and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and influence strategy, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of technology platforms, system configurations, integrations, workflows, and access models.
- Support Compliance, Risk, Security, Training, and ISLMS program objectives.
- Oversee the implementation of data governance frameworks, standards, and business processes.
- Ensure trusted, accessible, and actionable information is available to support assurance, CAPA, investigations, controls, reporting, and enterprise decision-making.
- Lead and support the implementation of automation, workflow optimization, reporting capabilities, system enhancements, and integration initiatives.
- Improve accountability, lifecycle visibility, audit readiness, and cross-functional learning.
- Lead, develop, and influence System Support and Performance & Reporting resources by providing strategic direction, coaching, and oversight.
- Ensure the effective implementation of technology-enabled processes, reliable user support, trusted data management, and alignment with enterprise technology standards and IT governance requirements.
- Establish priorities, guide decision-making, and align resources across System Support and Performance & Reporting activities.
- Ensure technology, data, reporting, and process improvement initiatives are delivered in alignment with business needs, enterprise standards, and governance requirements.
Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Post-secondary education in Commerce, Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications in data management, governance, risk, compliance, information security, business analysis, project management, or continuous improvement are considered an asset.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining management systems.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, auditing, risk management, and corrective action management.
- Experience with KPI reporting and performance measurement.
- Proficiency with IT systems and platforms such as Enablon, ISNetworld, Totara, SharePoint, and Power BI.
- A consistent 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.
- 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.
- 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: [email protected] 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.
