Director, Health and Safety Operations & Capital Projects

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canadas only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1150 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 Canadas 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 Mountains core values Safety Integrity Respect and Excellence guide our every step. Each obstacle weve overcome or success weve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together were 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 (with frequent travel to field operations pipeline rights-of-way and project sites)

Department: Health & Safety

Reports to: Vice President Operation Services

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 Director Health and this position you are accountable for establishing executing and continuously improving the safety strategy management systems and safety culture across the organization. This role provides highly visible field-connected leadership to eliminate serious incidents and ensure full regulatory compliance across all assets.

Operating at the critical intersection of three business pillars this position acts as a strategic partner to Operations(ensuring day-to-day safety and operational reliability) Major Projects(driving safety governance across complex contractor-intensive capital builds) and Engineering(embedding safety-by-design and proactive risk mitigation into the earliest phases of sustaining capital lifecycles).

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Strategic Partnership
  • Operations Support:Partner with regional operations leadership to embed safety management systems into daily maintenance compression/pumping station operations and integrity programs. Drive field-level engagement and verification programs.
  • Major Projects Governance:Oversee health and safety execution for multi-million/billion-dollar capital projects. Collaborate with Project Management Teams (PMTs) to establish safety expectations a strong safety culture clear site governance and construction risk management frameworks.
  • Engineering Collaboration:Work closely with Engineering to oversee the health and safety of the sustaining capital program and ensure safety-by-design principles are applied during project development hazard identification and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Contractor Safety & Management
  • Establish monitor and enforce stringent contractor safety standards pre-qualification requirements and onboarding programs.
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Project Execution teams to ensure safety metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) are deeply integrated into contracting models and scopes of work.
  • Conduct field-level verifications and audits to ensure third-party contractors operate as a seamless compliant extension of the companys safety culture.
• Regulatory Compliance & Management Systems
  • Ensure absolute compliance with federal provincial and provincial/state regulations (including the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) provincial occupational health and safety (OHS) bodies and US PHMSA/OSHA requirements for cross-border assets).
  • Lead the development implementation and internal auditing of the corporate Health and Safety Management System (aligned with CSA Z662 ISO 45001 and pipeline safety management industry standards).
  • Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory inspections audits and enforcement actions related to worker health and safety.
• Investigation & Performance Analytics
  • Oversee the notification and reporting process ensuring timely and transparent communication with executive leadership and regulatory bodies.
  • Lead comprehensive root-cause incident investigations for events or high-potential near-misses ensuring systemic corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented across the enterprise.
  • Utilize data analytics to monitor leading and lagging indicators identifying trends to proactively mitigate emerging risks before they manifest as incidents.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or a registered Professional Engineer (.) with a dedicated career focus on health and safety management.
• Minimum 1215 yearsof progressive safety leadership experience within the energy utility or heavy industrial infrastructure sectors with at least 5 years explicitly within a senior multi-site midstream or pipeline environment.
• Proven track record managing safety portfolios for Large-Scale Capital Projects(e.g. pipeline spreads terminal construction compressor/pump stations) characterized by high contractor density and complex execution strategies.
• Expertise in integrating safety parameters serious incident and fatality prevention and/or Human Organizational Performance (HOP) into the organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial safety regulations (CER WorkSafeBC Alberta OHS etc.) and familiarity with international standards (PHMSA/OSHA) for cross-border infrastructure systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills including oversight of a diverse team of professionals with direct impact on organizational performance.
• The ability to think strategically and develop a long-term business plan to ensure the ongoing integration of H&S into the workplace environment.
• A supportive and collaborative leader who values mentoring coaching and building strong teams and who approaches difficult conversations with empathy and clarity.
• A consistent track record of delivering highquality work while managing competing priorities and supporting key business processes and operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to convey information clearly respectfully and professionally. Proven ability to navigate complex priorities and friction in the Health and Safety remit.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a fastpaced 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 drivers license.
• Will need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Relocation Eligibility

We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

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: or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accomodation 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. Its 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 its 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 Mountains 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) Nlakapamux 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 organizations 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.