Government Relations Analyst (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: Calgary Head Office

Department: Government Relations

Reports to: Director, Government and External Relations

Worker Type: Contract

Schedule Type: Full time

Work Setting: In Office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Government Relations Analyst (Contract). In this position, you will play a key role in supporting Trans Mountain’s government relations efforts through strong written analysis, issue monitoring, and the preparation of high-quality briefing materials for senior leadership. This role is central to ensuring that Trans Mountain’s engagements with governments are well informed, clearly articulated, and grounded in accurate, timely information.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to distill complex political, regulatory, and operational information into concise, decision-ready materials to support senior level engagement.

The successful candidate will be assigned to support strategic project-related work, and other business priorities as organizational needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director, Government and External Relations to determine the scope, structure, prioritization, and framing of briefing notes, backgrounders, key messages, speaking points, and updates, exercising sound judgment under tight timelines and ambiguity.
• Monitor political, legislative, and regulatory developments and provide timely written analysis and updates, adapting materials as conditions, government priorities, or risk considerations change.
• Support government engagements by ensuring senior leadership is thoroughly briefed, appropriately positioned, and prepared, while escalating issues that pose reputational, messaging, or engagement risk.
• Research, analyze, and synthesize complex and evolving political, legislative, regulatory, and stakeholder information into clear, accurate, and decision-ready briefing materials, issue summaries, and written analysis.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners—including legal, regulatory, operations, Indigenous relations, and communications—to gather input, validate facts, and ensure briefing materials are complete, consistent, and accurate.
• Track government engagements, issues, and follow-up actions, maintaining organized and reliable records, and ensuring compliance with lobbying registry and disclosure requirements across jurisdictions.
• Translate technical, operational, and policy information into concise, plain-language materials tailored for senior leaders, government audiences, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary degree in Political Science, or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in government relations, public policy, political offices, government, stakeholder engagement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and analytical thinking, with experience producing high quality briefing notes or decision materials.
• Strong ability to quickly understand complex issues and summarize them clearly and accurately.
• Proven attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and discretion when working with sensitive or high-profile information.
• Comfortable supporting senior leaders with clear, reliable, and well-structured written materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams in a highly regulated and politically sensitive environment.
• Interest in infrastructure, energy, or public policy is an asset.
• Working knowledge of communication etiquette with regard to various government officials.
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders at the executive and various ministerial levels.
• Knowledge of writing for government format and executives.
• Knowledge of the oil and gas pipeline industry.
• Attention to detail, presentation preparation (briefs, slide decks), with a strong awareness for reputational risk.
• 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.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

At Trans Mountain, we believe in an inclusive, accessible, and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at: [email protected] or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

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.