Operational Performance, Summer Student

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.

As an

Operational Performance, Summer Student

with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of professionals in operational performance team.

Join our team this summer and play an active role in driving operational excellence at Burnaby Terminal and Westridge Marine Terminal. This position will support performance monitoring initiatives and contribute to corporate objectives focused on high reliability and continuous improvement. You’ll gain hands-on experience analyzing operational data, identifying trends, and help implement best practices that enhance efficiency and reliability across our terminals.

Duration: May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026. Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing operational data to support KPI development and performance reporting.

- Assist with the review and update of the Marine Terminal self‑assessment OCIMF standards. Duties include checking accuracy, making required updates, and posting finalized documentation to the designated system.

- Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing reliability, efficiency, and innovation.

- Help prepare presentations, reports, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.

- Participate in engagement activities with Trans Mountain marine and terminal operations teams.

- Conduct research on best practices in operational performance and marine engagement.

- Provide administrative and coordination support for meetings, workshops, and project activities.

Qualifications And Professional Experience

- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Engineering, Business, Communications, or a related field.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

- Strong communication (written and verbal), organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with levels of management and employees in corporate and field offices with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

- Ability to multitask while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks, sometimes with strict deadlines.

- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of job performance.

- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.

- Proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) products.

Other Requirements And Information

- Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

- Must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution and return to full time studies in the fall.

- This role is full-time in office and requires on-site attendance for the duration of the summer term.

The expected pay range for this position is

$24.61

to

$33.48 CAD. 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;

- 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.