Senior Security Advisor (Contract)

Trans Mountain; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans Mountain is seeking a Senior Security Advisor to enhance security programs and manage risks associated with personnel and assets. This contract role in Abbotsford requires a university degree and significant experience in corporate security, particularly within the energy sector. The successful candidate will lead assessments, develop strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development and career advancement

Competitive compensation

Meaningful work that makes a difference

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in corporate security, preferably in the energy industry.
• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the pipeline industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security risk assessments and prepare mitigations.
• Investigate security incidents and report findings.
• Develop and maintain Security Program documentation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

University degree in Security, Criminology, Business or Political Science

Tools

CCTV

Intrusion Detection Systems

Access control systems

Job description

Location : Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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Company : Trans Mountain

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.

Our Core Values

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.

Reporting to the Manager, Security the Senior Security Advisor will assist in the development and implementation of Security Programs and will contribute to the Integrated Safety and Loss Management System (ISLMS). The Senior Security Advisor will develop risk management strategies to mitigate security risks to Trans Mountain personnel and assets.

This position is a contract role based in our Sumas Office.

Key Responsibilities :

• Initiate and conduct security risk assessments related to Trans Mountain personnel and assets. Prepare mitigations to security risks and execute those mitigations as required;
• Review and update all Trans Mountain site security plans as prescribed by the Corporate Security Standard;
• Investigate security incidents, report findings to Management and Regulatory authorities where required. Provide recommendations to Management;
• Respond to security or emergency incidents as required. Lead the security unit as part of the incident command process;
• Plan and execute security exercises and awareness training;
• Oversee the deployment of Security Contractors;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, develop relationships that support risk management strategies, security incident response and exercises;
• Identify applicable legislative and regulatory requirements as they relate to Trans Mountains Security Management Program;
• Develop and maintain Security Program documentation to meet regulatory and Trans Mountain ISLMS requirements. Participate in ISLMS development committees and in internal security audits;
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address audit findings;
• Develop relationships with the Regional Director, field supervisors and operational employees and regularly communicate with these individuals as to the current status of security issues;
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local police and government agencies.

Qualification and Professional Experience

• University degree in a related security field (Security, Criminology, Business and / or Political Science);
• 7 to 10 years of experience in corporate security preferably in the energy industry or other complex industrial environment such as manufacturing, mining, etc.;
• Excellent working knowledge of regulatory requirements in the pipeline industry;
• Experience working in an operating environment with a strong commitment to safety;
• Leadership experience preferred;
• Strong communication and ability to work collaboratively with others;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• Strong understanding of Microsoft programs specifically Excel.

Other requirements and Information

• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification, or eligible to obtain within first year of employment;
• Travel to work sites is required (25 %);
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean drivers abstract is required;
• Good working knowledge of technology requirement for physical Security : CCTV, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems)and access control systems;
• Have a valid passport and clearance to travel to the United States of America.

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. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. 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.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx / Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó : lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

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

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. 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.