Danielle Demers
Manager, Assurance, Gtm Operational Excellence @Enbridge
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Assurance, Gtm Operational Excellence @Enbridge
Calgary, AB, CA
In this role, I lead the GTM assurance function to strengthen management system effectiveness, drive operational excellence, and support strategic business outcomes: Optimized core assurance processes, including audits, assessments, inspections, corrective and preventive actions, event analysis, and lessons learned to improve efficiency, clarity, and overall program maturity. Partnered with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups to develop annual assurance plans, securing alignment, ownership, and sustained engagement across the organization. Delivered high-quality audits, assessments, and inspections of the organization’s management system, identifying performance gaps and recommending targeted corrective actions that improved operational performance and regulatory compliance. Developed and facilitated process awareness training, ensuring clear understanding of expectations, consistent process adoption, and strengthened organizational readiness. Coached and mentored team members and key stakeholders, building internal capability, supporting professional development, and creating a stronger, more self-sufficient assurance function. Led a diverse team through an inclusive, trust-building leadership approach, empowering individuals to leverage their strengths, collaborate effectively, and deliver measurable results aligned with business and performance objectives.
EDUCATION
University of Alberta
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT DANIELLE DEMERS
The pipeline industry has built strong compliance capabilities: rigorous standards, specialized expertise, and committed teams. But organizations that truly excel do something more. They build on those foundations to drive operational excellence, nurture cultures of continuous improvement, and create systems people don\'t just follow but actually believe in. Nearly 25 years across regulatory, consulting, and operational roles taught me something valuable: what regulators actually look for, which patterns separate strong organizations from struggling ones, and where systems break down on the frontline. I build and improve management systems that drive real operational excellence: systems people understand, trust, and actually want to use because they make work safer, simpler, and more effective.As a professional engineer and certified lead auditor, I bring strategic, results-driven leadership focused on: • Managing risk thoughtfully while bridging regulatory requirements and operational reality• Simplifying complexity and aligning systems with how work actually gets done• Optimizing systems for strategic business outcomes while maintaining safety and reliability as non-negotiable foundations• Driving sustainable change through culture shift, not just documentation The gap between what\'s written and what\'s actually done. Safety cultures where people feel safe speaking up. The belief that organizations willing to move beyond minimum standards truly protect people, assets, and the environment. Strategic thinking senior leaders trust. Authenticity frontline teams respect. Integrity regulators value. And the wisdom that comes from standing on all sides of the table.I lead with intention, believe compliance is the floor (not the ceiling), and know that sustainable performance requires both strategic vision and practical execution. 🤝 ’ I\'m always open to connecting with pipeline and energy professionals who value leadership, continuous improvement, and doing work that truly matters.
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