Job Description

Closing Date: August 1, 2023

Reporting to the Manager, Aquatic Sciences, the Environmental Technician is responsible for supporting aquatic effects monitoring and scientific investigative field programs, that include water quality, benthic invertebrate, and fish sampling. This role involves working with our mining operations, consulting teams, and other groups in the sustainable development team. This role also offers a combination of field and office work, allowing diversity in your everyday tasks. This is a 12-month contract position with the possibility of an extension.

To be successful, we are looking for someone who is highly organized and who thrives in a fast-paced team environment. They must have strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a capacity for practical problem solving. Most importantly we require someone who has strong communication skills, who can communicate effectively with environment teams at operations, with contractors and with consulting teams to complete work efficiently and safely. The position requires a broad scientific interest, technical skills, and support for project management.

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!

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Participate in, and supervise, monitoring and other sampling programs to support regulatory commitments and requirements.
• Support management of data quality from field collection to reporting. This includes supporting field teams in data naming procedures and working closely with multiple laboratories to confirm accurate reports for upload to database.
• Carry out environmental data entry, review, and management in our EQuIS database
• Participate in field investigations, inspections, and audits
• Provide technical, administrative, and project management support, as well as contractor supervision
• Develop and review environmental health and safety documents and protection plans
• Adhere to environmental procedures and standardized protocols

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Studies, Earth Sciences (Biology, Geography, Geology, Forestry, Agriculture), or Natural Resource field
• Minimum two years of experience in the field of environmental compliance or monitoring
• Experience with environmental data management software (GIS/EQuIS) and proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite\xc2\xae
• Familiarity with provincial and federal environmental legislation an asset.
• Ability to be adaptable and to work efficiently and independently in outdoor remote locations, in inclement weather conditions
• Valid Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, with the ability to safely operate a 4x4 truck

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Teck Resources