Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Pacific Link

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, AB

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Manager, Talent Acquisition, Pacific Link

Worker Type: Employee

Schedule Type: Full Time

Work Setting: In Office

Number of Positions: 2

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor to support the Pacific Link project. Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Pacific Link, this role will be part of a team responsible for proactively sourcing candidates and executing recruitment plans to support workforce ramp-up and readiness requirements. The Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Pacific Link will be expected to build strong relationships with project leaders, guide them through the full-cycle recruitment process, and support the attraction and hiring of top talent to meet critical hiring objectives in alignment with Trans Mountain’s recruitment standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end, full-cycle recruitment to support the volume hiring of permanent and contract positions across multiple locations in Alberta and British Columbia.
• Conduct thorough intake discussions with hiring leaders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the position and provide a tailored recruitment strategy.
• Develop and refine job postings to accurately reflect the position under recruitment.
• Actively source candidates and build talent pipelines using available sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and direct outreach.
• Effectively manage job requisitions within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which includes reporting and timely advancement through the established processes.
• Assess and interview qualified candidates utilizing various recruiting tools and techniques.
• Develop and maintain relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide strategic counsel to hiring leaders on selection decisions and guidance on inclusive hiring practices.
• Coordinate pre-employment screening and assist hiring leaders with onboarding activities.
• Advise on the effectiveness of recruiting efforts, plans, and implementation to the broader HR team, provide input and suggestions on process improvements and reporting.
• Participate in career fairs and other industry events to attract talent.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years full-cycle recruitment experience
• Experience in recruitment for major projects would be an asset.
• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or related field is preferred.
• Working towards the CPHR designation and/or Registered Professional Recruiter accreditation would be considered an asset.
• Proven track record of having delivered on a large volume of recruiting within stringent timelines.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and develop a high level of trust with hiring leaders to execute and ensure timely delivery on hiring priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft office programs and in various types of ATS. Knowledge of SuccessFactors and Smart Recruiter would be considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to navigate and facilitate conversations, and work collaboratively with others across all levels of the organization.
• Proven analytical skills, with strong reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to attend to detail and accuracy and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner in a high-paced, agile, and multi-tasking environment.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours.

Application

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

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;
• 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.