Manager, Commercial Asset Management

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 ValuesTrans 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: Business Development
Reports to: Director, Commercial Asset Management
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, Commercial Asset Management. In this position, you will play a key role in responsible for maximizing the value, utilization, and commercial performance of Trans Mountain's assets through strategic leadership, customer engagement, business development, and commercial execution. The successful candidate will lead complex commercial initiatives, negotiate key agreements, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate across the organization to deliver sustainable revenue growth and support long-term corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute commercial strategies to maximize asset value, utilization, and revenue growth. Provide market insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Lead the negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements, including service agreements, term sheets, capacity arrangements, and other strategic partnerships.
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with existing and prospective shippers, refiners, producers, traders, and other key stakeholders to strengthen customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.
Develop and improve commercial processes, frameworks, and governance practices to increase efficiency, manage risk, and strengthen commercial execution.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing commercial team, fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, and commercial excellence.
Qualifications And Professional Experience
Post-secondary education in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
10+ years of relevant industry experience, including experience in commercial roles within the hydrocarbon industry.
5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Proven business development experience, including market analysis, opportunity identification, commercial evaluation, financial analysis, transaction structuring, and execution.
Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing complex commercial agreements, customer relationships, and strategic partnerships.
Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including financial modelling and analysis.
Established industry relationships and the ability to identify emerging commercial and market opportunities.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions
Willingness and ability to travel as 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: View email address on ca.hrm.tc 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 LastOur 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 OpportunityWe offer:
Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
An opportunityto 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 opportunitywithin 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 commitmentand 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr