Cristi Adams
Calgary,AB
Summary
Strategic operational and regulatory leader with extensive experience in land, environment, compliance, and governance within the energy sector. Expertise in guiding teams, managing complex regulatory challenges, and uniting stakeholders to achieve risk-informed objectives. Committed to enhancing organizational clarity and implementing effective regulatory strategies.
Overview
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Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Regulatory, Land & Environment
Inter Pipeline
Calgary, AB
02.2026 - 10.2026
- Directed regulatory environment professionals across incident response, compliance management, environmental assessment, project strategy, reclamation, and site remediation activities.
- Advised integrity projects and shaped large scale major project planning through regulatory, land, and environmental perspectives.
- Led land team handling stakeholder relations, access coordination, and surface negotiations.
- Supported Indigenous Relations and First Nation consultation strategy for integrity and major projects
Director – Minerals, Land & Environment
IOGC Gov’t of Canada
Calgary, AB
06.2022 - 02.2026
- Directed organizational operations and strategic planning as Acting Executive Director & CEO (2023–2024), achieving alignment with long-term goals and stakeholder interests.
- Led minerals, land, and environmental oversight to modernize regulatory and operational frameworks, resulting in improved compliance and sustainability.
- Oversaw negotiations and contracts for resource development activities, establishing strategic partnerships that contributed to project success.
Senior Program Manager – Corporate Compliance
TC Energy
Calgary, AB
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Led CSA Z662-19 compliance rollout, strengthening governance frameworks and ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Developed and managed enterprise lobbying program across Canada, U.S., and Mexico, ensuring adherence to regional compliance regulations.
- Conducted regulatory risk assessments and advised executives on compliance readiness, pinpointing emerging requirements to mitigate potential risks.
Senior Project Manager – Pipe Integrity
TC Energy
Calgary, AB
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed construction and pipeline modification programs to enhance integrity management and ensure operational excellence.
- Enhanced reliability and safety by optimizing processes and implementing disciplined project controls.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards while mentoring junior PMs in project management best practices.
Team Lead – Cathodic Protection
TC Energy
Calgary, AB
10.2001 - 02.2016
- Directed daily activities of project managers and field technicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols in high-hazard operating environments.
- Enhanced asset reliability and safety performance by streamlining workflows and optimizing data management practices.
- Led national corrosion prevention programs, overseeing field execution and aligned budgets with operational planning to enhance program effectiveness.
Skills
- Regulatory Strategy & Governance
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Program, Portfolio & Change Management
- Government and Stakeholder Relations
- Executive Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
Certified Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Institute, 01/01/17 to Present
Community Leadership And Board Involvement
- Advisor, Federal Minister of Justice, Provided strategic counsel on justice policy and Stakeholder relations at a federal level.
- Advisor, Calgary Mayor & Council, Supported municipal leaders on governance, engagement, and community policy.
- Board Director, Trellis Society, Oversaw governance and strategic direction.
Timeline
Manager, Regulatory, Land & Environment
Inter Pipeline
02.2026 - 10.2026
Director – Minerals, Land & Environment
IOGC Gov’t of Canada
06.2022 - 02.2026
Senior Program Manager – Corporate Compliance
TC Energy
01.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Project Manager – Pipe Integrity
TC Energy
02.2016 - 02.2018
Team Lead – Cathodic Protection
TC Energy
10.2001 - 02.2016