Project Planning & Compliance Manager Pembina Pipeline Corporation

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Fridays

Flexible work options

Job summary

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is seeking a Manager, Project Planning & Compliance to lead planning, environmental, regulatory, and compliance activities for safe, timely delivery of capital projects—from early planning through construction and reclamation.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to unite regulatory requirements across Canada and the U.S. with delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Broad regulatory and environmental credibility for complex projects.
• Ability to influence outcomes in multi-stakeholder settings.
• Proven people leadership in energy/regulatory functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, environmental, regulatory, and compliance activities for capital projects.
• Ensure environmental/regulatory requirements are integrated into project planning and delivery.
• Guide cross-functional coordination and manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable strategy and guidance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory expertise

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business/Engineering/Environmental Science

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Department: Project Planning & Compliance Department

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engaging work experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our values and strategy.

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules. Working for Pembina means working safely.

Overview:

Lead the Regulatory/Environmental Efforts that Enable Pembina’s Project Delivery!

Pembina is seeking a strategic, enterprise‑minded leader to serve as Manager, Project Planning & Compliance. This role will lead the planning, environmental, regulatory, and compliance activities that support the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of integrity and capital projects—from early planning through construction and reclamation.

This is a critical leadership role for a candidate who can bring together regulatory expertise, project delivery discipline, and strong people leadership to help the business execute with greater predictability, alignment, and speed. The Director will set direction for a multidisciplinary team, guide complex cross‑functional coordination, and ensure environmental and regulatory requirements are integrated into project planning and execution from the outset.

For the right candidate, this is more than a functional leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape how Pembina manages project regulatory planning and compliance across a complex portfolio, strengthen internal capability, and influence key business outcomes through sound judgment, disciplined execution, and trusted relationships.

What You Bring:

Experience and Expertise

You bring a combination of strategic leadership depth, regulatory and environmental credibility, and the ability to lead through complexity in project‑driven environments. Ideally, you will have:

• Post‑secondary education in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, along with the ability to apply business and regulatory insight to complex project environments;
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in energy, regulatory, environmental, or project compliance functions, with a demonstrated ability to influence outcomes in dynamic, multi‑stakeholder settings;
• Proven people leadership capability, including building, developing, and mentoring high‑performing teams and driving accountability and results through others;
• Strong leadership presence and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively across functions and levels;
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and approval processes across Canada and the United States, and the ability to translate requirements into actionable strategy and guidance;
• Experience supporting capital project development and execution, including integrating environmental and regulatory considerations into planning, risk management, and delivery;
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust, navigate complexity, and represent the organization effectively internally and externally;
• A strategic and analytical mindset, with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and the ability to anticipate risk, assess options, and drive practical solutions; and
• Demonstrated alignment with Pembina’s values—Safety, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative, and Entrepreneurial—and a leadership style that reinforces a strong, values‑based culture.

Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on Fridays.

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre‑Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 07/07/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.

Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.

Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective success and enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.

No agency calls please.