Assistant Corporate Secretary & Legal Counsel

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!

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets & Corporate Secretary, the Assistant Corporate Secretary & Legal Counsel (ACS) will play a key role in supporting Trans Mountain’s corporate governance framework. The ACS will have a level of interaction with the Board of Directors, CEO, and executive leadership. This role supports seamless governance processes and timely communication. The ACS supports the Corporate Secretary when required and is responsible for executing delegated responsibilities with precision and professionalism.

This position will be located at our Calgary head office and will be an in‑office position.

Key Responsibilities

• Board & Committee Support Prepare documentation for all Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and materials. Assist with corporate filings.
• Meeting & Governance Processes Attend Board and Committee meetings and prepare Board policies. Advise on corporate governance practices and processes, including Board and Committee Charters and position description.
• Confidential Communications Manage sensitive communications with directors and executives, including formal documentation and informal interactions.
• Governance Policy Development Assist in drafting and reviewing governance documents, policies, and news releases in collaboration with the Corporate Secretary and senior leadership.
• Additional responsibilities include assisting with transactional work, maintaining corporate records, supporting governance processes, and contributing to strategic decision‑making.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Minimum of 6‑9 years of legal experience, with experience at a law firm in a corporate practice.
• Post‑graduate degree in Law (LL.B or J.D.) from an accredited Canadian law school.
• Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or another Canadian provincial law society.
• Strong background in corporate governance as well as corporate and securities law.
• Professionalism and maintaining strict confidentiality on all Board matters.
• Exceptional communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to navigate Board dynamics and engage diplomatically with senior leaders.

We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French…