Closing Date: February 25, 2025

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. 

  

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, are responsible for Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centres of excellence and business partnering. 

 

Reporting to the VP, Exploration, the Director, Exploration – Americas is a senior leadership role within Teck Exploration and is responsible for instilling a drive for discovery and value creation. The incumbent leads the effective and agile execution and management of all aspects of Teck’s greenfields and brownfields exploration activities in North America and Latin America. The region covers all jurisdictions within the Americas, but with a current operational focus of Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. 

Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

Foster a strong drive for discovery across the Region, combining deep technical competence with commercial expertise

Ensure the business of exploration within the Americas including all administrative, governance, legal, and technical requirements and initiatives, is effectively managed

Lead all aspects of opportunity identification, pursuit, and capture within the region

Evaluate project and exploration risk with jurisdictional teams. Provide mentorship on approach, timelines, and risk mitigation procedures throughout project phases

Collaborate with the Operational and Growth Projects management to develop and lead brownfields exploration programs around Teck’s assets in the region

Participate in and provide mentorship for commercial evaluations and collaborate with the exploration management team to identify new business opportunities

Ensure the Region aligns with Teck policy and reporting requirements by maintaining administrative systems consistent with governance needs

Collaborate with local technical and administrative teams to build and track budgets, prioritize resources for each project, and ensure compliance with land tenure and legal reporting requirements

Develop a wide network of industry contacts to gather information, recruit, and position Teck as a preferred partner for new opportunities

Lead and develop a staff of geoscience, support, and administrative personnel by providing coaching, training, mentoring, employee development, and career planning opportunities

Participate in identification and recruitment of new talent to meet the needs of the Region’s work

Qualifications

A minimum of 15 years of Geoscience and leadership experience, or equivalent experience, with a degree or equivalent experience in Geoscience

A relevant, advanced degree such as an MBA, MSc, or PhD or equivalent experience will be considered an asset

Leadership experience in major exploration projects (greenfield and brownfield) with the ability to lead and have oversight of multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated experience and success in managing project generation

Experience managing new country entry is preferable

Demonstrates vision, strategic and innovative thinking

Shows business insight and competence

Experience in performance management, planning, and control

Encourages entrepreneurship, looks at creative and innovative ways to make valuable contributions, exploring fresh approaches to work and improving efficiencies

Ability to work effectively at a variety of scales and ability to guide exploration activities and evaluations at continent, district, or deposit scales

Proficient in written and oral English; proficiency in written and oral Spanish will be considered an asset

Leadership Competencies

An inspirational and highly effective leader in working with others, both internally and externally

Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills and experience working with a broad range of people

Skilled in organization, planning, management, and decision-making

Demonstrates honesty and integrity, setting an example for others. Prioritizes listening and learning to make informed decisions

Demonstrates experience of effectively leading and being responsible for people and teams as well as inspiring change

High degree of initiative, self-motivation, accountability, and independent judgment

Understands the needs of the business, focuses on priorities by setting goals, determining timelines, delegating resources, measuring performance, and evaluating results

Visualizes future potential opportunities and anticipates risks

Can identify learning and performance gaps in others and is effective in mentoring and developing others

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure. 

 

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:  

 

Annual Performance Bonus  Profit Share Plan  Health Spending Account    Personal Spending Account  Extended Health Care    Dental and Vision Care  Employer Paid Pension Plan  Life Insurance and Disability Coverage   Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays       Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being  Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)      

 

Salary Range: $172,000 - $213,000 

 

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity. 

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. 

 

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe. Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. 

 

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.

 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.