Environmental Inspector (Contract)

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: All Field Locations

Department: Major Projects

Reports to: Lead Environmental Inspector

Worker Type: Contractor

Schedule Type: Shift

Work Setting: Field

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as an Environmental Inspector. In this position, you will play a key role in inspecting, verifying, documenting, and reporting on contractor compliance with project environmental requirements, approvals, permits, and commitments to regulators and stakeholders throughout construction. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of environmental legislation, mitigation practices, and construction monitoring, along with the ability to work collaboratively with contractors, Indigenous Monitors, and resource specialists in a field-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, verify, and report on GCC/EPC compliance with the Project environmental requirements.
• Document environmental compliance and environmental activities daily and maintain a photographic record through submission of a Daily Environmental Inspection Report.
• Inspect the mitigation implemented in the field to verify it is timely, effective, appropriate, and is in line with the Project environmental requirements.
• Inform the Lead EI and GCC/EPC daily of environmental events or deficiencies, including non-compliances.
• Work collaboratively with the GCC/EPC team to maintain compliance with the Project environmental requirements.
• Work collaboratively with IMs, Resource Specialists and Contractor to provide feedback to Contractor on and accept Contractor proposed mitigation strategies and environmental action plans.
• Notify the Lead EI or Major Projects Construction Representative, or designate, when potential non-compliances have been observed, and assist the TMEP Construction
• Representative in deciding to either modify the work practice or shut the activity down until conditions improve.
• Inspect work areas and activities ahead of construction, noting concerns, site-specific issues, and site conditions, and provide advance notice to the Construction Manager/Project Manager, associated Craft Inspectors, and Contractor Environmental Coordinators to allow proactive planning of the work to avoid adverse environmental effects.
• Consult with the Construction Manager/Project Manager, Environmental Construction Analyst and Environmental Field Coordinator, as needed, during review of GCC/EPC environmental action plans and implementation of Contingency Plans or non-standard mitigation strategies in the field, and corrective action plans.
• Review, and accept as required, Major Projects and GCC/EPC environmental reports, incident reports, Contractor environmental action plans and corrective action plans.
• Provide advice on decisions or courses of action to deal with unexpected environmental matters.
• Prepare, collect, organize and communicate environmentally related information and documentation that arises during construction through Daily EI Reports.
• Support internal and external reporting, as required.
• Support regulatory field inspections, and follow-up reporting, as required.
• Read and understand the Environmental Reference Documents.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Discipline technology diploma or certification, university degree preferred, or relevant experience.
• 3-7 years of progressive experience of industry environmental management experience and environmental inspection experience or equivalent, with preference to pipeline construction or linear infrastructure experience.
• PCST / CSTS / CSO training.
• CMSTQ Job-Specific Requirements (as required by regulation or hazard, not position specific—e.g., ATV Training, Fall Protection Training, Confined Space Training, etc.).
• Ground Disturbance Level II.
• Fall Protection – User (For facilities only).
• H2S Alive with Respiratory Equipment Fit Test (For facilities only).
• Confined Space Entry with Gas Mo.
• A 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.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• 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.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

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.