Closing Date: February 28, 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 Director, Studies, the Study Director is accountable for leading and directing early-stage studies, working in collaboration with, and on behalf of, Teck's business units to shape the project and advise sound commercial decisions. The successful candidate will perform their duties as a service provider within the company's Projects Group. This role involves significant interaction and collaboration with Teck's executive leadership team and close coordination with the social, environmental, and regulatory teams to support permitting requirements.

 

The role is responsible for project safety and delivering quality plans, schedules, estimates, and documentation per the company's project development framework (JV assignments will require navigation of joint systems where appropriate). The Study Director will be charged with leading a multi-disciplinary Owner team, EPCM services contractor, and specialist consultants to deliver the project scope. They provide specific expertise in project strategy and site management.

 

The position will be based in Vancouver and study assignments may include JV’s.

Responsibilities

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

Responsible for the overall delivery of the project within scope, budget, and schedule aligned to the business case and the Teck values of safety and sustainability

Understand and cultivate the project's business case

Develop and maintain open and effective communications within the study team, internal Teck departments, JV leadership and external stakeholders

Qualifications

20+ years of experience in mining-specific projects' early study phases, including mega projects (>$1Bn)

Strong engineering field experience with demonstrated ability to address significant environmental, Indigenous, land, legal, and hydrology issues that are non-standard and directly impact design

Experience within the Copper industry is a strong preference but not a must

Experience in all phases of projects, from concept through implementation, is preferred

Operating experience is an asset

Proven ability to partner with and bring together cross-functional groups to run early study phase results and build long-standing relationships successfully

Validated experience in project and stakeholder management for similar magnitude and complexity projects

Experience in maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, local communities and Joint Ventures

Knowledge of relevant legislation and permitting processes

Proven ability to complete projects on time, within scope, and budget

Collaborative and low-ego approach to leadership

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.