Lead, Flow and Climate Monitoring

Closing Date: April 29, 2024

Join our team of passionate professionals in a growing and technically exciting field to advance the objectives of Teck’s Elk Valley Water Quality Plan! 

Reporting to the Program Manager, Water Monitoring and Evaluation, the Lead, Flow and Climate Monitoring (Known at Teck as Lead, Environmental Flow Needs (EFN) and Climate Monitoring) is responsible for providing technical and strategic direction to Teck's regional temperature, hydrology and climate monitoring programs. 

To be successful, we are looking for someone with attention to detail who can provide technical direction and decision-making support in advancing our environmental monitoring programs. Excellent leadership skills, as well as the ability to build positive relationships is vital. An adaptable professional who can prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment, and has strong technical writing, data analysis and presentation skills will thrive. 

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
• Manage and implement Teck’s Regional Surface Flow Monitoring Program
• Collaborate with multiple Teck groups and stakeholders to develop and implement a regional climate monitoring program
• Develop a regional temperature monitoring program
• Oversee data collection and maintain regional hydrometric, temperature and climate stations; train personnel
• Report results of hydrometric program
• Compile, manage and assess climate, water use, water quality, and other environmental data
• Support ongoing data management, analysis, and reporting of real time continuous data collection
• Build and maintain positive relationships with government agencies, Indigenous groups, and local communities of interest
• Support and guide site personnel to increase team expertise in flow and climate monitoring and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Climate Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or other related field, or a relevant combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years of experience collecting and managing hydrometric and/or climate monitoring programs, including field work experience
• Experience in continuous data collection, compilation and analysis
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, industry standards and best practices for monitoring for hydrometric and climate data collection
• Technical knowledge of federal and provincial mining water practices and regulatory compliance