Job descriptionSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Manager, HR Business Partnerships & Workforce Support, West Coast Oil Pipeline Project
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. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us! Location:
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In-office Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values - driven individual to join our dynamic team as Manager, HR Business Partnerships & Workforce Support, West Coast Oil Pipeline (“WCOP”) Project. In this position, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of HR Business Partner services, workforce planning and controls, and workplace governance support across the WCOP project. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in HR business partnering, workforce planning, employee relations, organizational change, complaints management, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration. Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the HRBP and workforce support team supporting WCOP. Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and ensure the consistent delivery of HR services across assigned project portfolios. Partner with project and functional leaders to provide HR guidance and support related to workforce planning, organizational changes, employee relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, and team performance. Lead Workforce Planning and Controls activities, ensuring workforce forecasts, resource plans, organizational structures, reporting, and position controls support project execution requirements. Provide oversight and direction for employee relations matters, complaints management, investigations, workplace conduct concerns, and case management activities to support timely and consistent resolution of issues. Support implementation of organizational changes, workforce transitions, mobilization activities, reporting relationship changes, and workforce readiness initiatives. Partner with Talent Acquisition & Talent Programs, Compensation, Organizational Change Management (“OCM”), Legal, Safety, Finance, Supply Chain Management, and other stakeholders to support integrated workforce solutions. Monitor workforce trends, workforce risks, service delivery effectiveness, and opportunities for continuous improvement across the HRBP and workforce support portfolio. Leads the day-to-day delivery of HR Business Partnership services, Workforce Planning & Controls, and Workplace Governance support for WCOP. Provides leadership to HR Business Partners, HR Advisors, Coordinators, workforce planning resources, analysts, and other workforce support professionals. Supports a complex project organization expected to scale significantly through development, mobilization, execution, and transition phases. Operates in an environment involving employees, contractors, multiple work locations, evolving workforce requirements, and aggressive project timelines. Responsible for ensuring the effective execution of workforce planning activities, HR support services, employee relations practices, complaints management processes, and workforce governance requirements. Works with project leaders to identify workforce risks, organizational challenges, workforce readiness requirements, and employee relations concerns, and supports the implementation of practical solutions. Exercises sound judgment in managing complex workforce issues, organizational changes, workplace concerns, and competing business priorities. Partners closely with the Senior Director, HR - WCOP to implement workforce strategies, governance requirements, and people initiatives that support successful project execution. Qualifications and Professional Experience
Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related discipline. CPHR designation is preferred. Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience. Training in project execution support. Significant experience providing HR support within complex operational, industrial, construction, infrastructure, energy, or project-based environments. Experience leading HR Business Partners, employee relations, workforce planning, or workforce support teams. Experience supporting workforce growth, organizational change, workforce transitions, employee relations, and leader coaching within large, complex organizations. Collaborative and supportive leader with a passion for mentoring, coaching, developing talent, fostering teamwork, and guiding others through difficult conversations with empathy, tact, diplomacy, and discretion. A consistent track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, professionally, and with sound judgment in both routine and high‑stakes situations. Maintains confidentiality, calm under pressure and demonstrates a high level of professionalism. Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Working Conditions
Willingness and ability to travel as required. May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend. 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; 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 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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