Security, 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 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.

As a Security - Summer Student with Trans Mountain (TM), you'll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast-paced group of Security experts.  The successful candidate will assist with the development and maintenance of the Security Program and ISLMS documentation ensuring compliance with the Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR).

This position is based in our Calgary office and reports to the Manager, Security.

Duration: May 4, 2026, to August 21, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Support Security department training and exercise program by assisting with logistics coordination and onsite representation during exercise events.Assist with Security Inspections in the field to ensure conformance with TM's Corporate Security Standard and make recommendations for improvements.Support Security department data analysis by assisting with statistical reporting to support security risk assessments and asset deployment.Update security field inspections and ensuring site conformance with the TM Corporate Security Standards and regulations.Contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations that summarize findings and recommend mitigation strategies.Collect and organize security-related data.Responsible for report writing and data entry.Provide administrative assistance to the Corporate Security team, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and tracking action items.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

Enrolled in a criminology, security management or business studies or closely related program, with at least one year of study completed.Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.Must be a team player with a positive attitude.Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.Attention to detail is critical.Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines.Strong organizational skills.Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.

Other Requirements and Information

Must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution and return to full time studies in the fall.This role is full time in office, and requires on-site attendance for the duration of the summer term.

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

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

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;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.

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