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 managemen

📌 Manager, Media and Public Affairs (Canada)
🏢 Trans Mountain
📍 Canada