Job Shadow Initiative
Site Support & General Labour
Closing Date: August 5, 2026
Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Casual
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Tina Henry
About Red Dog
Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.
Role Overview
The Job Shadow opportunity provides exposure to several different departments over several rotations. The schedule is one week on, one week off. For each one week on, the Job Shadow program will focus on weekly instruction and exposure to career paths at Red Dog Mine. The program completes in 20 weeks (roughly five months).
Reports to Senior Advisor of Shareholder Development
Key Responsibilities
• Perform general manual labor duties including but not limited to assisting with cleanup
• Assist with organization of areas as requested
• Job shadow Mine Operators utilizing heavy equipment
• Communicate effectively with other operators, colleagues and supervisor about assigned tasks and ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog department specific training) and ensures daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
• Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advises coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required
• Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Commitment to safety and abide by all of Teck Alaska's policies
• New to the Red Dog workforce, have not worked previously for any Teck or contracting company at the Red Dog Mine
• Follow and enforce all established Safety and Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform labor intensive work when required
• Complete work area safety inspections and Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA) cards as required
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage time independently with limited supervision
• Possess good communication skills
Working Conditions:
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters - to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you'll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Job Shadow Initiative role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requisition ID: 54269 | Job Category: Human Resources & Talent | Employment Type: Casual | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Casual
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Tina Henry
About Red Dog
Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.
Role Overview
The Job Shadow opportunity provides exposure to several different departments over several rotations. The schedule is one week on, one week off. For each one week on, the Job Shadow program will focus on weekly instruction and exposure to career paths at Red Dog Mine. The program completes in 20 weeks (roughly five months).
Reports to Senior Advisor of Shareholder Development
Key Responsibilities
• Perform general manual labor duties including but not limited to assisting with cleanup
• Assist with organization of areas as requested
• Job shadow Mine Operators utilizing heavy equipment
• Communicate effectively with other operators, colleagues and supervisor about assigned tasks and ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog department specific training) and ensures daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
• Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advises coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required
• Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Commitment to safety and abide by all of Teck Alaska's policies
• New to the Red Dog workforce, have not worked previously for any Teck or contracting company at the Red Dog Mine
• Follow and enforce all established Safety and Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform labor intensive work when required
• Complete work area safety inspections and Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA) cards as required
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage time independently with limited supervision
• Possess good communication skills
Working Conditions:
- Access: Fly in, fly out
- Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
- Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters - to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you'll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Job Shadow Initiative role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requisition ID: 54269 | Job Category: Human Resources & Talent | Employment Type: Casual | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
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