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: Legal
Reports to: Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets & Corporate Secretary
Worker Type: Employee
Position 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, Access to Information & Privacy (ATIP). In this position, you will provide leadership and operational oversight of the organization’s ATIP program in support of public-sector accountability, transparency, and the protection of personal information. As a Federal Corporation (Corporation) owned by the federal government, the Corporation is subject to the Access to Information Act, Privacy Act, and applicable Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) policies and directives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Corporation’s Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) program, ensuring full compliance with the Access to Information Act, Privacy Act, and applicable Treasury Board Secretariat policies, directives, and guidelines.
- Provide strategic, risk-based ATIP and privacy advice to senior management, Legal, and business units, supporting informed decision-making and public-sector accountability.
- Manage the end-to-end processing of access to information and privacy requests, ensuring statutory timelines are met, appropriate exemptions and exclusions are applied, and disclosure risks are effectively assessed and mitigated.
- Liaise with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada, including managing complaints, investigations, and formal responses.
- Support governance, audit, and compliance obligations by preparing annual Access to Information and Privacy reports and responding to audits, reviews, and inquiries.
- Lead privacy risk management activities, including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), privacy breach investigations and reporting, and the management of Privacy Information Banks (PIBs).
- Collaborate closely with Legal, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to embed privacy design into programs, systems, technology solutions, and business processes.
- Provide operational leadership, quality assurance, and oversight of internal and contracted ATIP resources, while promoting training, awareness, and a culture of transparency and privacy protection across the Corporation.
- Develop, implement, and update the ATIP program including access to information and privacy policies, procedures, and internal guidance.
- Provide practical, risk-based advice to senior management, Legal, and business units on ATIP obligations and best practices.
- Ensure tracking of all ATIP matters is maintained as required by the Treasury Board. Ensure procedures are in place to provide for access and requests about accuracy of personal information.
- Participate in any internal audits on the management of personal information.
- Provide privacy advice on new programs, initiatives, systems, and business processes.
- Provide hands-on oversight, quality assurance, and file review for work performed by contracted ATIP practitioners.
Qualifications And Professional Experience
- Post-secondary education in law, public administration, information management, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional certification in privacy or information governance (e.g., CIPP/C, IAPP) is an asset.
- Minimum 10+ years combined experience in Access to Information and Privacy, Information Management, or compliance or related fields, experience in a regulated entity preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of the Access to Information Act, Privacy Act, and Treasury Board Secretariat policy instruments.
- Agile and adaptable in approach, with the ability to respond effectively to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
- Strong active listening skills with the ability to understand diverse perspectives.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with a strong ability to mentor, guide, and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality work while supporting key business processes or operational functions in fast-paced environments.
- Ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
- Comfortable working in environments with a high degree of ambiguity, exercising sound judgment and initiative when information is incomplete or requirements evolve.
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, problem solve 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 to field locations as required.
- May need to provide support outside of regular business hours during critical project phases.
Relocation Eligibility
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.
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: Talent@transmountain.com or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accomodation 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.
