Emergency Management Advisor

Job Description

As an Emergency Management Advisor with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of experts in the Emergency Response & Fire Protection department. This position is based in our Calgary Head Office.

The Emergency Management Advisor is a key position to support the Emergency Management Program (EMP). The Emergency Management Advisor’s main responsibility is to assist in the development and implementation of the emergency management program related to Trans Mountain assets and will be responsible for producing and maintaining management system documents for these programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and coordination of the EMP exercises, training sessions and community awareness and emergency response (CAER) presentations including administering presentations and designing new presentations.
• Interpret and provide feedback on EMP events and trainings to ensure continual improvement in the EMP including post incident investigations reviewing the implementation of the emergency response plans.
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of the integrated safety and loss management system.
• Ability to review and write technical documents and summarize for other departments and/or management.
• Assist in budget development and management.
• Contribute to the organization by providing routine technical problem resolution.
• Attend internal and external emergency management meetings when requested.
• Respond to emergencies and be able to fill various incident command system positions.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Emergency Management, Engineering Sciences, Safety, Humanities, Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 6 years emergency management experience preferably in the petroleum industry with increasing responsibilities and project complexity.
• Experience with spill response and industrial fire system operation, maintenance, and design.
• H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR, WHIMIS, TDG, ICS 100-300, HAZWOPER certifications would be considered an asset.
• Confidence and ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, external customers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely for different types of audiences and deliver presentations.
• Flexible schedule and able to work effectively within a team and maintain a professional and respectful manner with co-workers and external parties.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks in high pressure and time restricted situations.
• Ability to review technical documents and summarize for other departments and/or Sr. Management.

Other Requirements and Information

• Must have a valid driver’s license and passport for travel to the United States of America (USA).
• 60-75% travel to various site locations in Alberta and British Columbia and the USA will be required. 

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:

• A competitive compensation program.
• A flexible benefit package.
• A pension and a savings plan.

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 existing, and expansion, pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the existing 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 Diversity and Inclusion

Trans Mountain is committed to supporting diversity and individual differences. 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. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

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