Manager, Talent Programs

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. 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: Human Resources

Reports To: Director, Talent Acquisition & Programs

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 Manager, Talent Programs. This role will support the design and lead the implementation, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise talent and culture programs that strengthen the talent pipeline, build workforce capability, support leadership effectiveness, and advance long-term talent management objectives. The position leads the Talent Programs team in the coordination and delivery of critical employee programs including succession planning, talent assessments, employee and career development, leadership development, leadership forums, mentorship, early-career pathways, annual performance management, performance enablement, culture initiatives, and specialized talent programs and training, while ensuring alignment with business priorities, established talent strategies, governance frameworks, and evolving workforce needs.

Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition & Programs, the Manager will work closely with business leaders, HR partners, and other internal stakeholders to deliver scalable, data-informed, and inclusive programs that create measurable value for employees, leaders, and the organization.

• Execute a portfolio of programs and initiatives aligned with the multi-year talent strategy and organizational goals.
• Support the design and lead the implementation of new programs, including employee engagement, culture, early-career, leadership, talent assessments, and diversity pathways, based on workforce planning needs.
• Evaluate existing programs for effectiveness, scalability, and alignment with talent priorities.
• Contribute to the development of talent frameworks and maintain, tools, templates, and processes that support consistent enterprise approaches to performance, succession, career development, leadership development, and culture alignment.
• Lead the delivery of culture-related programs and resources that reinforce Trans Mountain’s values, leadership expectations, and desired organizational behaviours.
• Support the planning and delivery of enterprise leadership forums and talent discussions, including agenda development, materials preparation, facilitation support, follow-up actions,…