Emergency Response, Summer Student

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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.

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.

As an Emergency Response, Summer Student with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and dynamic group of Emergency Response professionals in the Burnaby Terminal and Westridge Marine Terminal. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in emergency response planning and execution within the oil industry, supporting various safety and preparedness initiatives.

May 6, 2026 to August 21, 2026.

This position is based out of our Burnaby & Westridge Marine Terminals and will report to the Supervisor, Operations and Emergency Response.

• Assist in the review and implementation of emergency response plans and procedures.
• Participate in the coordination and execution of emergency drills and training exercises.
• Help maintain and update emergency response equipment and supplies.
• Support risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation related to emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with the emergency response team on various projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Operations and Emergency Response.

• Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Emergency Management or related field) with at least one year completed.
• Strong interest in emergency response and safety management.
• Basic knowledge of emergency response protocols and equipment is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks as assigned.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Self‑motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail is critical.

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited post‑secondary institution and return to full‑time studies in the fall.
• This role is full‑time in office and requires on‑site attendance for the duration of the summer term.

The expected pay range for this position is $24.61 to $33.48 CAD.

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site:
Careers (French)

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