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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: Environment

Reports to: Manager, Environment

Worker Type: Student

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 an Environment Co-op Student (8-month term). In this position, you will support the coordination of environmental field programs, including Post-Construction Environmental Monitoring (PCEM), reclamation, and offset effectiveness monitoring.

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with environmental data, field program reporting, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to responsible environmental stewardship across Trans Mountain’s operations.

This position is based in our Calgary office and will report to the Manager, Environment.

Duration: January 11, 2027, to August 18, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination and implementation of PCEM, reclamation, and offsetting field programs, including support with scheduling, field coordination, and consultant communications.
Support environmental data integration and management by validating project and field assessment data, integrating information within operations data systems such as GIS, SharePoint and Enablon, and extracting information or photos for desktop assessments.
Assist with environmental review, reporting, data compilation, and analytics to help monitor program progress, identify issues, and support accountability across field programs.
Provide support to field consultants using PCEM field guides for valued components, including reclamation, aquatics, wetlands, wildlife, and vegetation.
Collaborate with Environment and other Trans Mountain teams to support program implementation, issue tracking, compliance activities, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary co-op program in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Geography, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
Enrollment in your institution's co-op program is a requirement.
Coursework or interest in biology, ecology, reclamation, wetlands, wildlife, vegetation, riparian zones, grasslands, or environmental monitoring would be considered an asset.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, for word processing, spreadsheets, reporting, and information retrieval.
Demonstrated interest in environmental data management, reporting, field program support, and the use of tools such as GIS, SharePoint, Enablon, or ESRI software would be an asset.
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.

The expected pay range for this position is $23.55 to $31.59 CAD per hour.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

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.