Assistant Corporate Secretary

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 Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets & Corporate Secretary, the Assistant Corporate Secretary & Legal Counsel (ACS) will play a key role in supporting Trans Mountain’s corporate governance framework. The ACS will have a level of interaction with the Board of Directors, CEO, and executive leadership. This role ensures seamless governance processes and timely communication. The ACS may step in as proxy for the Corporate Secretary when required and is responsible for executing delegated responsibilities with precision and professionalism.

This position will be located at our Calgary head office and will be an in-office position.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Board & Committee Support**
Prepare documentation for all Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and materials. Assist with corporate filings.
- **Meeting & Governance Processes**
Attend Board and Committee meetings and prepare Board policies. Advise on corporate governance practices and processes.
- **Confidential Communications**
Manage sensitive communications with directors and executives, including formal memos and informal interactions.
- **Governance Policy Development**
Assist in drafting and reviewing governance documents, policies, and news releases in collaboration with the Corporate Secretary and senior leadership.
- Additional responsibilities include assisting with transactional work, maintaining corporate records, supporting governance processes, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

**Qualifications and Professional Experience**
- Minimum of 6-9 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years at a law firm in a corporate practice.
- Post-graduate degree in Law (LL.B or J.D.) from an accredited Canadian law school.
- Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or another Canadian provincial law society.
- Strong background in corporate governance as well as corporate and securities law.
- Professionalism and maintaining strict confidentiality on all Board matters.
- Exceptional communication skills, oral and written.
- Ability to navigate Board dynamics and engage diplomatically with senior leaders.

**Application**

**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.

**A Rewarding Opportunity**

**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;
- Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
- 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 resili