Indigenous Relations Intern Job Details

Indigenous Relations Intern

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About our Vancouver Office

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Relations of Teck’s North America Business Unit, the Indigenous Relations Intern supports the implementation of Indigenous Relations Strategic Priorities for all mine sites and projects across North America. The Indigenous Relations Intern will support Teck Resources’ commitment to Reconciliation, and work with internal and external partners to advance various programs, projects, and initiatives. These include developing Teck’s Reconciliation Action Plan, implementing the North America Indigenous employment strategy, supporting the Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training (ICAT) program, and planning and delivering Indigenous Days of Recognition initiatives.

Teck is partnering with the Indigenous Intern Leadership program to deliver this internship. Applicants must self-identify as Indigenous, including First Nations, Metis, or Inuit, to qualify, and must be a resident of B.C. We are striving to build a team that has personal experience with the language, culture, history and customs of Indigenous Peoples.

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader to ensure that all workers, including contractors, go home safe and healthy every day. Adhere to and sponsor safety and sustainability policies and procedures.
Support the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan.
Support the implementation of the North America Indigenous employment strategy, including developing and delivering employment initiatives, such as career fairs and trades training programs.
Support the design and delivery of an annual Indigenous event and days of recognition strategy.
Coordinate activities for the acknowledgement of Indigenous Recognition Days (Moose Hide Campaign Day, Red Dress Day, National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).
Support the delivery of Teck’s Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training program.
Support the delivery of the Indigenous Community Investment program, including evaluating requests, coordinating event participation and assisting with program administration.
Support the collection and reporting of Indigenous-related data using Teck platforms.
Conduct research on industry and global developments in Indigenous Relations as needed.

Qualifications

Graduated or graduating by April 2026 from a recognized post-secondary program in B.C. (trades, technical, diploma, or degree).
Post-secondary studies in Indigenous studies, social sciences, international development, sustainability, business/economic development, public policy, or a related discipline are especially well-aligned with this role.
Self-identify as Indigenous.
Be a resident of British Columbia.
Hold a valid Social Insurance Number and be eligible to work for a period of two years.
Experience working directly or indirectly with Indigenous communities and/or organizations is an asset.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, including experience with event planning.
Skills in data analysis and report writing.
Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
Personal reference letters from an Indigenous community, business, or Indigenous non-profit organization may be included as part of the application.

Pay Range: CAD $74,000 - $92,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

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 Indigenous Relations Intern role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 53015 | Job Category: Environment & Sustainability | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About our Vancouver Office

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Relations of Teck’s North America Business Unit, the Indigenous Relations Intern supports the implementation of Indigenous Relations Strategic Priorities for all mine sites and projects across North America. The Indigenous Relations Intern will support Teck Resources’ commitment to Reconciliation, and work with internal and external partners to advance various programs, projects, and initiatives. These include developing Teck’s Reconciliation Action Plan, implementing the North America Indigenous employment strategy, supporting the Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training (ICAT) program, and planning and delivering Indigenous Days of Recognition initiatives.

Teck is partnering with the Indigenous Intern Leadership program to deliver this internship. Applicants must self-identify as Indigenous, including First Nations, Metis, or Inuit, to qualify, and must be a resident of B.C. We are striving to build a team that has personal experience with the language, culture, history and customs of Indigenous Peoples.

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader to ensure that all workers, including contractors, go home safe and healthy every day. Adhere to and sponsor safety and sustainability policies and procedures.
Support the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan.
Support the implementation of the North America Indigenous employment strategy, including developing and delivering employment initiatives, such as career fairs and trades training programs.
Support the design and delivery of an annual Indigenous event and days of recognition strategy.
Coordinate activities for the acknowledgement of Indigenous Recognition Days (Moose Hide Campaign Day, Red Dress Day, National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).
Support the delivery of Teck’s Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training program.
Support the delivery of the Indigenous Community Investment program, including evaluating requests, coordinating event participation and assisting with program administration.
Support the collection and reporting of Indigenous-related data using Teck platforms.
Conduct research on industry and global developments in Indigenous Relations as needed.

Qualifications

Graduated or graduating by April 2026 from a recognized post-secondary program in B.C. (trades, technical, diploma, or degree).
Post-secondary studies in Indigenous studies, social sciences, international development, sustainability, business/economic development, public policy, or a related discipline are especially well-aligned with this role.
Self-identify as Indigenous.
Be a resident of British Columbia.
Hold a valid Social Insurance Number and be eligible to work for a period of two years.
Experience working directly or indirectly with Indigenous communities and/or organizations is an asset.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, including experience with event planning.
Skills in data analysis and report writing.
Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
Personal reference letters from an Indigenous community, business, or Indigenous non-profit organization may be included as part of the application.

Pay Range: CAD $74,000 - $92,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

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 Indigenous Relations Intern role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 53015 | Job Category: Environment & Sustainability | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid