Manager, Media and Public Affairs

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 : Public Affairs

Reports to : Director, Communications

Worker Type : Employee

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 Manager, Media and Public Affairs. In this position, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing Trans Mountain’s reputation by leading media relations and public affairs strategies that support organizational priorities and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will provide strategic communications counsel, develop and execute proactive and reactive communications plans, support issues and crisis communications, and work collaboratively across the organization to strengthen relationships with media, government, industry, communities, and other key stakeholders.

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

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development and execution of integrated media relations and public affairs strategies that support corporate objectives and business priorities.

- Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders on media relations, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and emerging issues.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with media, industry associations, government representatives, and other external stakeholders.

- Develop and oversee proactive media outreach programs, media briefings, messaging, and communications materials.

- Provide leadership and direction on reputation management initiatives, monitoring emerging issues and advising on communication strategies and corporate responses.

- Lead media relations activities during high-profile issues and crisis events.

- Develop key messages, briefing materials, speaking notes, statements, and other communications products for executive leaders and corporate spokespersons.

- Collaborate with Public Affairs, Indigenous Relations, Regulatory, Legal, Operations, and other business units.

- Monitor media coverage, public sentiment, and industry trends, providing analysis and recommendations.

- Lead the planning and execution of public affairs initiatives.

- Manage external communications consultants, agencies, and service providers as required.

- Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to team members.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

- Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Journalism, Business, or a related discipline.

- Professional designation through IABC, CPRS, or equivalent is considered an asset.

- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in media relations, public affairs, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, or related fields.

- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and complex communications initiatives.

- Strong understanding of media relations, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, government relations, and public affairs practices.

- Experience advising senior leaders and supporting executive communications.

- Experience managing high-profile issues and crisis communications.

- Strong understanding of Canada’s media landscape.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Experience using media monitoring, social listening, and analytics tools.

- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Commitment to inclusive practices and collaborative workplace culture.

Working Conditions

- Willingness and ability to travel as required.

- Availability to support media inquiries, issues management, and crisis communications activities outside regular business hours when required.

- 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;

- 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.