Process Operator (Temporary)
Posting Start Date:  10/8/25
Job Description
Process Operator (Temporary)

 

Location: Trail
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

 

About Trail Operations

Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips. 

We looking for a motivated Process Operator at our Trail Operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
  • Monitor and control large-scale industrial equipment and systems to meet quality and production standards.
  • Diagnose and correct operating problems
  • Observe all applicable safety, quality, environmental and hygiene regulations
  • Operate control systems, valves, generators, compressor, fans, pumps, filters, motors, conveyor systems, cranes, and small mobile equipment
  • Initiate maintenance orders
  • Make basic adjustments to equipment
  • Assist trades people as directed

Qualifications

  • Applicants must provide proof of WHMIS certification and completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education
  • Minimum of 2 years industrial work experience and/or 1 year of post-secondary education
  • Mechanical skills are essential
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work cohesively as a member of a small work team are essential to achieve success in these demanding roles
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in an assessment process designed to measure fitness, strength, aptitudes, analytical and problem-solving skills, cooperation, teamwork and personal attributes
  • If you do not meet the minimum requirement listed above and are interested in post-secondary education, please see the link below to the Process Operator program offered at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC.  This program meets Teck’s 1 year of post-secondary education requirement.
  • https://selkirk.ca/programs/industry-trades-training/plant-operator-certificate

Pay Range: $38.60 - $45.36 /Hour

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 Process Operator (Temporary) 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: 52828 | Job Category: Other | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site

 

Location: Trail
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

 

About Trail Operations

Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips. 

We looking for a motivated Process Operator at our Trail Operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
  • Monitor and control large-scale industrial equipment and systems to meet quality and production standards.
  • Diagnose and correct operating problems
  • Observe all applicable safety, quality, environmental and hygiene regulations
  • Operate control systems, valves, generators, compressor, fans, pumps, filters, motors, conveyor systems, cranes, and small mobile equipment
  • Initiate maintenance orders
  • Make basic adjustments to equipment
  • Assist trades people as directed

Qualifications

  • Applicants must provide proof of WHMIS certification and completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education
  • Minimum of 2 years industrial work experience and/or 1 year of post-secondary education
  • Mechanical skills are essential
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work cohesively as a member of a small work team are essential to achieve success in these demanding roles
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in an assessment process designed to measure fitness, strength, aptitudes, analytical and problem-solving skills, cooperation, teamwork and personal attributes
  • If you do not meet the minimum requirement listed above and are interested in post-secondary education, please see the link below to the Process Operator program offered at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC.  This program meets Teck’s 1 year of post-secondary education requirement.
  • https://selkirk.ca/programs/industry-trades-training/plant-operator-certificate

Pay Range: $38.60 - $45.36 /Hour

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 Process Operator (Temporary) 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: 52828 | Job Category: Other | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site

Information at a Glance
Posting Start Date:  10/8/25
Job Category:  Other
Job Type:  Temporary Full Time
Career Status:  Entry-Level
Workplace Type:  On-site
Job Category:  Other
Job Type:  Temporary Full Time
Career Status:  Entry-Level
Workplace Type:  On-site