Group Leader, Trail Operations

Closing Date: November 17, 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.

Teck is looking for an experienced Group Leader to join our team at our Trail Operations, one of the world's largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Group Leader will be accountable for coordinating and directing maintenance in a safe and cost-effective manner.

To be successful, we require someone with excellent supervisory, decision-making and prioritization skills with a high standard for performance and teamwork.

This role is based in the welcoming community of Trail, situated in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern 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.

This position offers relocation assistance, a compressed workweek with alternating Fridays off and a flexible work policy. 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
• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Follow the Teck Reliability & Maintenance process in prioritizing, planning and scheduling crews to perform work according to the 13 week schedule to maximize crew utilization and equipment availability.
• Monitor the jobs in progress to ensure work quality, efficiency and adherence to applicable safety and hygiene regulations.
• Communicate effectively with various Group Leaders and/or plant Shift Leaders to coordinate maintenance work and ensure work is performed according to government and Teck standards.
• Assist with the execution and coordination of work for major shutdowns and turnarounds by ensuring smooth and safe completion.
• Respond to operational needs by reassigning trades resources for unplanned work with follow-up to continuously minimize unplanned work.
• Assist personnel by investigating problems, recommending solutions, providing technical direction and advice and providing assistance in the selection of new equipment.
• Follow the Teck Reliability & Maintenance process & JDE system to maintain master data for parts and equipment information and capture repair and failure history for improvement.
• Ensure a well-trained crew by using performance management principles, implementing training programs, scheduling employees for training and completing job performance evaluations.
  

Qualifications:

• Red Seal certification, bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safe, environmentally conscious, and effective manner.
• Knowledge of the Collective Agreement and associated Letters of Understanding
• Ability to motivate and hold others accountable for their performance.
• Good oral and written communication skills, promotes open communication and demonstrates respect for others.
• Encourages and facilitates employee ideas for continuous improvement and fosters teamwork.
• Strong work ethic and sets high standards of performance for self and work team.
• Experience managing multiple trades is an asset.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office, JDE, etc.
  

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: $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.

Please note this role does require the successful candidate to live within 100KM of Trail, British Columbia. Relocation assistance will be offered however there is no camp or company housing.

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.