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Sr. Project Governance Advisor – Project Management Office
Location:
Calgary, Alberta
Reporting to:
Manager, Project Governance
Key Responsibilities
Leads the evolution of project governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, regulatory expectations, and industry standards.
Facilitates cross‑functional collaboration across Sustaining Capital project teams and Trans Mountain functions to embed governance practices across the portfolio.
Serves as a primary point of contact for Project Leaders, engineers, coordinators, and team members on governance processes, documentation standards, and scaled stage‑gate requirements.
Defines, tracks, and reports governance KPIs to assess compliance, effectiveness, and delivery performance.
Creates, updates, and maintains project management templates, standards, guidance documents, and toolkits, incorporating lessons learned and ensuring alignment with corporate requirements.
Drives continuous improvement by integrating stakeholder feedback, execution lessons learned, and best practices into governance processes and tools to enable consistent, repeatable delivery.
Acts as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for Sustaining Capital governance, supporting the translation of legacy engineering, maintenance, and execution practices into Trans Mountain’s Stage‑Gate Project Delivery Model.
Performs as an SME for sustaining capital projects and the translation of existing engineering documents to the PDM, contributing to the development of engineering, construction, quality and execution standards.
Qualifications and Professional Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business or related field.
Master’s degree in project management, Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP) designation considered an asset.
10+ years of experience supporting capital project delivery, operations‑adjacent projects, and/or Sustaining Capital portfolios.
Strong knowledge of project governance processes, including Stage‑Gate processes, facilitation, compliance, risk assessment and assurance practices.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with sound judgment in time‑constrained, execution‑driven environments.
A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, 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 as required.
Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.
Benefits
Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement.
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.
Opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.
EEO Statement
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 or our designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodations will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.
Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We welcome new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialised groups, people with disabilities and members of the 2
SLGBTQI+ community.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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