Lead, Lifting Standards

Closing Date: May 1, 2025

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.  

Embrace Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value, central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, fostering a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you'll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Lifting & Rigging Supervisor to oversee all lifting operations, crane activities, and rigging strategies on-site. This role provides strategic leadership to the planning and scheduling team, ensuring efficient execution, compliance with safety regulations, and alignment with project goals. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage critical lifts, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. This is a key leadership position responsible for optimizing resources, enhancing safety performance, and delivering high-impact results across all lifting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Manage day-to-day operations of cranes and rigging activities, including supervision of critical lifts, scoping jobs, and coordination with external crane contractors to ensure seamless and safe execution of lifting tasks.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Planning and Scheduling team for all lifting and rigging operations on-site, ensuring alignment with project goals, efficient resource allocation, and adherence to regulatory and safety standards.
• Drive operational excellence by developing and implementing strategies that enhance lifting and rigging standards, promote continuous improvement, and embrace innovation and adaptability in response to evolving business needs.
• Foster a strong team culture by mentoring team members, overseeing personnel scheduling, and encouraging collaboration, accountability, and professional development across all lifting and rigging teams.
• Ensure safety and compliance by collaborating with HSE teams, conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, enforcing safety protocols, and maintaining up-to-date rigging training programs.
• Oversee financial and resource planning, including budget development, expense monitoring, and optimization of resource utilization to maximize return on investment and meet performance targets.

Qualifications:

• Valid Red Seal Crane Operator ticket 
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in lifting, rigging, and crane operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of complex or critical lifts, including working with external crane contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, resolve issues, and drive accountability.
• Excellent digital literacy in Microsoft Office Suite® particularly in Excel, Outlook, and Word. 
   

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. 

Enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, skiing, fishing, and golf! The mine site is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, B.C. which provides all of the comforts of city living. The mine site is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.

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      
• Telemedicine through Maple Virtual Care 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)        

Salary Range:  $106,000 - $131,000.

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