Environmental Scientist

Closing Date: September 26, 2024

As Canada's largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.

Reporting to the Senior Microbiologist, the Environmental Scientist is responsible for supporting environmental technology development projects, providing technical consulting services to sites, and developing an environmental technology project portfolio. The position will require various domestic and international travel, dependent on portfolio, project, and personal or personnel development needs. This is a long-term temporary employment opportunity for 18 months (assignment coverage).

Join us in the breathtaking Trail 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
• Establish and promote the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management System and EHS policies at off-site locations
• Advise on environmental technology projects through the project lifecycle and optimize selected solutions
• Provide technical support as a SME to multiple sites and project teams; facilitate regulatory reporting and provide support to internal governance practices
• Support techno-economic studies, including scoping or pre-feasibility engineering activities, to evaluate and rank potential technology solutions
• Engage with Teck's external networks to develop environmental solutions
• Support the ongoing development of an environmental technology project portfolio
• Support the development and management of high-level initial project or program plans

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with an environmental focus, chemistry, biology or environmental science
• Minimum five years of experience in an industrial, environmental field
• Experience in technology development, solutions, and change management, including field and operational experience in techno-economic evaluation of technology solutions
• Strong knowledge of environmental solutions relevant to the activities and business of mining and mineral processing
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) - preferred

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

• Completion bonus
• Health Spending Account
• Extended Health Care including Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
• Standard EI, WCB and CPP coverage
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Salary Range:$103,000 - $127,000

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. 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 has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the six consecutive years. Teck has also been named to the Forbes list of the World's Best Employers for the past two years and is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People . 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