Project Planning & Compliance Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 

Department: Project Planning & Compliance Department 

 

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry. 

 

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engaging work experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our values and strategy . 

 

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules. Working for Pembina means working safely. 

 

Overview:

 

Lead the Regulatory/Environmental Efforts that Enable Pembina’s Project Delivery!

 

Pembina is seeking a strategic, enterprise-minded leader to serve as Manager, Project Planning & Compliance. This role will lead the planning, environmental, regulatory, and compliance activities that support the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of integrity and capital projects—from early planning through construction and reclamation.

 

This is a critical leadership role for a candidate who can bring together regulatory expertise, project delivery discipline, and strong people leadership to help the business execute with greater predictability, alignment, and speed. The Director will set direction for a multidisciplinary team, guide complex cross-functional coordination, and ensure environmental and regulatory requirements are integrated into project planning and execution from the outset.

 

For the right candidate, this is more than a functional leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape how Pembina manages project regulatory planning and compliance across a complex portfolio, strengthen internal capability, and influence key business outcomes through sound judgment, disciplined execution, and trusted relationships.

Why this Opportunity Stands Out:

 

This role sits within Pembina’s External Affairs Service Unit, which brings together Land, Communications, Indigenous Engagement, Environment, Regulatory, Community Investment, and Government Relations to support projects and operations while ensuring governance and controls are in place. That integrated model gives this leader a unique opportunity to work across functions, shape decisions early, and help align regulatory, environmental, and project strategies with broader enterprise priorities.

 

The role is well suited to a leader who is energized by complexity, motivated by impact, and ready to build on a strong foundation by improving coordination, strengthening compliance discipline, and modernizing how project planning and regulatory work is delivered. It offers visibility across the business, meaningful influence on major capital and integrity projects, and the opportunity to build a high-performing team in a function that matters directly to project certainty and business performance.

What You Bring:

 

Experience and Expertise

You bring a combination of strategic leadership depth, regulatory and environmental credibility, and the ability to lead through complexity in project-driven environments. Ideally, you will have:

 

• Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, along with the ability to apply business and regulatory insight to complex project environments;
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in energy, regulatory, environmental, or project compliance functions, with a demonstrated ability to influence outcomes in dynamic, multi-stakeholder settings;
• Proven people leadership capability, including building, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams and driving accountability and results through others;
• Strong leadership presence and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively across functions and levels;
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and approval processes across Canada and the United States, and the ability to translate requirements into actionable strategy and guidance;
• Experience supporting capital project development and execution, including integrating environmental and regulatory considerations into planning, risk management, and delivery;
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust, navigate complexity, and represent the organization effectively internally and externally;
• A strategic and analytical mindset, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate risk, assess options, and drive practical solutions; and
• Demonstrated alignment with Pembina’s values—Safety, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative, and Entrepreneurial—and a leadership style that reinforces a strong, values-based culture.

 

Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on Fridays.

 

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check. 

 

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 07/07/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role. 

 

Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.

 

Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective success and enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time. 

 

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