Closing Date: May 31, 2022

Reporting to the Manager, Aquatic Sciences, the Environment Coordinator, Aquatic Sciences is responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of aquatic health and toxicology programs in the Coal Business Unit.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can build and maintain positive relationships. We require someone with outstanding planning and organizational capabilities, strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain adaptable while prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine and apply your scientific knowledge, technical skills, and project coordination experience to support all programs run by the Aquatic Sciences team! You will specifically support with data management, and some supervision of field work within and outside operational mine-site boundaries.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone. Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Schedule and plan resources to support aquatic sciences programs, studies, and other activities
• Supervise and direct multiple teams of contractors and consultants to ensure conformance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and to maintain compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements
• Ensure safe and efficient management of contractors and consultants with mine operations
• Track and coordinate input of water quality and aquatic biological monitoring data into centralized data management systems, such as EQuIS
• Maintain accurate and timely records of budget, accruals, invoicing, and other cost tracking duties
• Maintain and update monthly progress reports on related monitoring projects, studies, and programs
• Identify areas for innovation for continuous improvement of Teck’s Aquatic Sciences monitoring, studies, and activities
• Communicate emerging issues to Senior personal

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Science, Engineering, or environmental-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum three years of experience in aquatic sciences, fisheries, water quality or environmental management
• Proven leadership abilities in supervising contractors and consultants in a team setting
• Experience in working with Indigenous Nations, regulatory agencies, and other communities of interest
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory approvals practices, legislation, and regulations
• Experience supervising direct report(s) is an asset

About Teck

Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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