Environmental Inspector (Contract)

Trans Mountain • Calgary, AB

7d • 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 an Environmental Inspector. In this position, you will play a key role in inspecting, verifying, documenting, and reporting on contractor compliance with project environmental requirements, approvals, permits, and commitments to regulators and stakeholders throughout construction. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of environmental legislation, mitigation practices, and construction monitoring, along with the ability to work collaboratively with contractors, Indigenous Monitors, and resource specialists in a field-based environment.

Requirements

• Discipline technology diploma or certification, university degree preferred, or relevant experience.
• 3-7 years of progressive experience of industry environmental management experience and environmental inspection experience or equivalent, with preference to pipeline construction or linear infrastructure experience.
• PCST / CSTS / CSO training.
• CMSTQ Job-Specific Requirements (as required by regulation or hazard, not position specific—e.g., ATV Training, Fall Protection Training, Confined Space Training, etc.).
• Ground Disturbance Level II.
• Fall Protection – User (For facilities only).
• H2S Alive with Respiratory Equipment Fit Test (For facilities only).
• Confined Space Entry with Gas Mo.
• A 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.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, verify, and report on GCC/EPC compliance with the Project environmental requirements.
• Document environmental compliance and environmental activities daily and maintain a photographic record through submission of a Daily Environmental Inspection Report.
• Inspect the mitigation implemented in the field to verify it is timely, effective, appropriate, and is in line with the Project environmental requirements.
• Inform the Lead EI and GCC/EPC daily of environmental events or deficiencies, including non-compliances.
• Work collaboratively with the GCC/EPC team to maintain compliance with the Project environmental requirements.
• Work collaboratively with IMs, Resource Specialists and Contractor to provide feedback to Contractor on and accept Contractor proposed mitigation strategies and environmental action plans.
• Notify the Lead EI or Major Projects Construction Representative, or designate, when potential non-compliances have been observed, and assist the TMEP Construction Representative in deciding to either modify the work practice or shut the activity down until conditions improve.
• Inspect work areas and activities ahead of construction, noting concerns, site-specific issues, and site conditions, and provide advance notice to the Construction Manager/Project Manager, associated Craft Inspectors, and Contractor Environmental Coordinators to allow proactive planning of the work to avoid adverse environmental effects.
• Consult with the Construction Manager/Project Manager, Environmental Construction Analyst and Environmental Field Coordinator, as needed, during review of GCC/EPC environmental action plans and implementation of Contingency Plans or non-standard mitigation strategies in the field, and corrective action plans.
• Review, and accept as required, Major Projects and GCC/EPC environmental reports, incident reports, Contractor environmental action plans and corrective action plans.
• Provide advice on decisions or courses of action to deal with unexpected environmental matters.
• Prepare, collect, organize and communicate environmentally related information and documentation that arises during construction through Daily EI Reports.
• Support internal and external reporting, as required.
• Support regulatory field inspections, and follow-up reporting, as required.
• Read and understand the Environmental Reference Documents.

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
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree