Senior EHS Advisor

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: Sumas Terminal

Department: Health and Safety

Reports to: Team Lead EH&S Field Services

Worker Type: Full time

Schedule Type: Day Shift

Work Setting: Field

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative motivated and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Senior Environmental Health & Safety this position you will primarily be involved in supporting key safety initiatives and programs owned and managed by the EHS Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for responsible for implementing administering and continuously improving Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs policies standards and practices across an assigned geographic region. While the primary focus of this role is occupational health and safety the position also provides environmental oversight to support regulatory compliance environmental protection and operational excellence.

The role serves as the primary EHS point of contact for operations maintenance projects and contractors within the assigned region and works closely with leaders employees and contractors to identify and mitigate risks promote safe work practices ensure regulatory compliance and foster a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for assigned facilities local operations pipeline maintenance and integrity field engineering and capital projects.
• Provide field-based support coaching training and guidance to employees contractors and leaders on EHS requirements expectations and best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety environmental stewardship employee engagement and continuous improvement across operational teams.
• Implement and support corporate EHS programs standards procedures and initiatives ensuring compliance with company requirements and applicable legislation regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct inspections audits observations assessments and contractor oversight activities to identify hazards verify compliance and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in hazard and risk assessments job hazard analyses critical task analyses management of change processes operational readiness reviews and project planning activities supporting the development and implementation of safe work practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate regular engagement with operational teams to communicate EHS expectations trends lessons learned and awareness initiatives while supporting competency development and training programs.
• Support regulatory inspections audits reporting requirements and inquiries with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with environmental planners and operational teams to identify and mitigate environmental risks develop environmental protection measures and support environmental compliance programs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits approvals regulations company standards and environmental requirements associated with operations maintenance and project activities.
• Support environmental inspections incident reporting corrective actions and environmental protection initiatives.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assigned EHS disciplines maintaining specialized knowledge and providing technical support in areas such as Occupational Health & Safety Radiation Safety Environmental Compliance Fisheries Protection Industrial Hygiene or other designated specialties.
• Participate in corporate EHS initiatives working groups and continuous improvement activities including the development and enhancement of EHS policies programs standards and procedures.
• Support incident reporting and investigations including root cause analysis corrective action development lessons learned and participation in formal investigation teams for serious incidents.
• Participate in emergency response drills and actual emergency response activities at any Trans Mountain location during and outside of regular working hours as a Safety Officer or member of the Environmental Unit.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Engineering Industrial Hygiene Environmental Management or related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive EHS experience within pipeline hydrocarbon petrochemical utility industrial construction or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience conducting field inspections audits investigations hazard assessments and risk assessments in operational environments.
• Experience working collaboratively with contractors operations maintenance and project teams in a field-based setting.
• Strong knowledge of applicable health safety and environmental legislation regulations standards and industry best practices with experience interpreting and applying regulatory and company requirements.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent designation is preferred.
• Additional certifications in Occupational Health & Safety auditing incident investigation industrial hygiene radiation safety environmental management or other relevant EHS disciplines are considered assets.
• Environmental certifications related to fisheries wildlife erosion and sediment control reclamation or environmental compliance are considered assets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence coach and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion collaboration and fostering a respectful supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Valid Class 5 Drivers license is required.

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. 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. 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.