Director, Health and Safety

Trans Mountain • Calgary, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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! Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as Director, Health and Safety. In this position, you will play a key role in providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Health & Safety programs across midstream assets, including pipelines, terminals, storage facilities, and associated capital projects. The role ensures regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and a proactive safety culture and operational continuity.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Health and Safety, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive, relevant experience, ideally midstream or pipeline operations.
• 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 high‑quality 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.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation in Safety or Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Trans Mountain's Health and Safety (H&S) strategy and participate in the development of Health and Safety management systems including programs which will result in meeting performance goals and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the steering committee and sponsor standard development as required.
• Develop and steward the budget process for all the Trans Mountain H&S expenditures.
• Strengthen operational safety across pipelines, terminals, and storage assets through robust risk assessments, safe-work practices, and incident-prevention programs.
• Govern contractor and vendor safety by ensuring adherence to SOWs, safety expectations, and performance KPIs across construction, maintenance, and field operations.
• Provide direction and manage the H&S staff (field and office) to establish goals and ensure results meet planned expectations and that the proper safeguards, procedures and controls are established and implemented.
• Develop regional and corporate H&S professionals across the organization.
• Oversee H&S program and performance reporting including QBR, Trans Mountain BOD and weekly H&S report.
• Manage H&S governance including policies, standards, audits, performance dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to integrate safety into design, maintenance, and operational decision-making.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree