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Closing Date: November 1,ÂÂ2021

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Reporting to the Senior Water Resource Lead, the Water Management Planner will be responsible for planning and coordinating water scopes of work within the Environment Department and assisting with coordinating operations and maintenance of water management and monitoring infrastructure. The successful candidate will work as part of a cross-departmental team to implement the Water Management System for an extensive water management network servicing operating and legacy tailings facilities, water supply dams, and water supply infrastructure including water supply and remediation wells. The position requires collaboration with a variety of people from across the site and with external consultants and contractors.

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To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with outstanding problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills; a motivated self-starter, who can remain organized and prioritize contending demands in a fast-paced team environment.Â

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Join us in the Highland Valley and enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, skiing, fishing, and golf! The mine site is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, B.C. which provides all of the comforts of city living. The mine site is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.

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Responsibilities:

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• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Support planning to efficiently manage the site’s water resources
• Develop schedules and budgets for water project planning and infrastructure maintenance
• Track costs, and prepare forecasts for drilling and water infrastructure maintenance programs
• Support planning for water infrastructure winterization and freshet management
• Submit work orders and procure materials to support site-wide water management and monitoring activities
• Supervise contractors and trades to execute drilling and maintenance programs
• Assist with development of Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring (OMM) documentation
• Conduct health and safety risk assessments, implement controls to mitigate hazards, conduct inspections, report incidents and participate in audits and investigations
• Manage contractors and consultants to ensure their work is conducted safely and in accordance with Environmental Protection work plans
• Support trouble-shooting and maintenance of water monitoring instrumentation (e.g. vibrating wire piezometers, pressure transducers, flow monitoring stations, data loggers, and telemetry)
• Available for periodic after-hours response to environmental incidents, as needed
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or required

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Qualifications:

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• A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant science or engineering discipline plus practical experience, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in mine water management or drilling and construction of water management infrastructure, including responsibility for managing contractors
• Experience with construction estimating and using project management and/or construction management software is desirable
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• This position requires the ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground

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Successful candidates must be fully vaccinated against infection by COVID-19. Candidates who are unable to be vaccinated due to a personal characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation may request to be exempt from this requirement. We will do our best to accommodate those who are unable to be vaccinated.

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

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Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.Â

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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.Â

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Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. 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.Â

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The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2020, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the eleventh straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.Â

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

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