Regulatory (Tolls & Tariffs), Summer Student

Trans Mountain Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Summer Student in Regulatory (Tolls & Tariffs) where you will gain invaluable experience in the dynamic energy sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside industry experts, assisting with financial modeling, regulatory submissions, and research on emerging regulatory topics. You will develop critical skills in a supportive environment while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the Canadian energy landscape. If you are a motivated self-starter eager to learn and make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Meaningful work

Engagement with experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program, preferably third or fourth year.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in rate making initiatives and prepare regulatory submissions.
• Conduct regulatory research and maintain documentation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Enrollment in finance program

Enrollment in economics program

Enrollment in legal program

Enrollment in business program

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Regulatory (Tolls & Tariffs), 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 Regulatory (Tolls & Tariffs), Summer Student with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast-paced group of Regulatory experts. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in the Tolls and Tariffs group supporting tolling applications and regulatory processes.

This position is based in our Calgary office and will report to the Manager Regulatory Rates.

Duration: May 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in pipeline and storage rate making initiatives, including financial modelling and analysis.
• Prepare and compile regulatory submissions that comply with regulatory/legislated requirements to support the safe, environmentally sound and economic operation of the pipeline.
• Undertake regulatory research and analysis on emerging regulatory topics in the areas of toll/rate making, facilities applications, operational requirements, and summarize findings and recommendations as they pertain to Trans Mountain.
• Help to support analysis, assessment and communication of new legal requirements.
• Provide support for internal (management) and external (regulator) reporting where needed.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, filing systems, spreadsheets, databases, etc.
• Assist with other team functions and provide support as necessary.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Enrolled in a finance, economics, legal or business program with an accredited institution, preferably students going into their third or fourth year.
• Analytical mindset with demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• A self-starter that approaches challenges with mental tenacity and ability to overcome resistance and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) products.
• Understanding of basic regulatory economic concepts and highly developed research and writing/communication skills.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Organized, self-starter who is able to work in a team environment either in the office or remotely.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, writing, problem solving and organizational skills.

Other Requirements and Information

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

The expected pay range for this position is $24.61 to $33.48 CAD per hour.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.

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.

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.