Environmental Planner (Contract)

Trans Mountain Corporation; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Planner to lead environmental planning processes for operational and maintenance projects. In this vital role, you will identify and mitigate environmental impacts while ensuring compliance with regulations. You will collaborate with various departments and engage with stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, to foster meaningful relationships. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable practices within the Canadian energy sector while working alongside experienced professionals dedicated to operational excellence. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and looking to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Meaningful work

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of relevant experience in pipeline or oilfield applications.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental planning for O&M projects and ensure compliance.
• Develop environmental protection plans and manage stakeholder communications.

Skills

Environmental Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences

Environmental Professional credentials (P.Ag, R.P.Bio)

Tools

Environmental Monitoring Tools

Job description

Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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.

As an Environmental Planner with Trans Mountain, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing Trans Mountain’s environmental planning process for operational and maintenance (O&M) projects within the Lower Mainland BC Region of Trans Mountain’s operations. The overall deliverable of this position is to identify and facilitate the avoidance, minimization, and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with O&M activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

This contract position will be based at the Sumas Terminal location and reports to the Manager, Environmental Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Trans Mountain’s environmental planning process for operational and maintenance (O&M) projects within Lower Mainland BC through the identification of potential environmental impacts and associated mitigation strategies. Develop environmental protection plans and communicate mitigation practices and procedures to ensure Trans Mountain's activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support regional projects and activities originating from Engineering, Integrity, Pipeline Maintenance, Environment and other internal departments in the acquisition of environmental permits and approvals, from the feasibility stage, through regulatory strategy, to the coordination of consultants to prepare application submissions.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring requirements for projects and activities including the selection and management of third-party technical consultants where required. Execute wildlife sweeps and environmental inspections and coordinate heritage resource assessments as required.
• Lead communications and manage relationships with provincial and local regulatory agencies and affected stakeholders, and support communication with landowners and Indigenous communities. Prepare regular program and project updates and communicate to O&M Supervisors, field technicians and project managers and support Indigenous Monitors when present at work sites.
• Support the continual improvement of the Environmental Planning Program by providing technical expertise to the department and its clients.
• Maintain a commitment to safety, compliance, ethics, and operational excellence. Report safety and environmental near-misses, incidents and hazards as per Trans Mountain procedures.
• Provide support to emergency response activities, audits, and other functions as needed.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences or Engineering.
• Environmental Professional (P.Ag, R.P.Bio) credentials preferred.
• 6-9 years of relevant experience with pipeline or oilfield application and construction related work.
• Environmental experience with pipeline operations and maintenance or other oilfield experience.
• Understanding of environmental regulation (AB, BC) and application of federal regulations (CER, DFO, ECCC) specifically relating to permit applications.
• Knowledge of industry best practices for Environmental Protection Plans and associated mitigation measures (e.g. fisheries, soil science, botany, reclamation).
• Field experience including oversight of contractors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and scheduling skills.
• Strong attention to detail while working in a time-conscious and effective manner.

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. 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.

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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. 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.