Apprenticeship Coordinator

Closing Date: November 4, 2024

Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.

Embracing 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, encouraging 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.

Reporting to the Sr. Advisor Training & Shareholder Development, the Apprenticeship Coordinator is key to our outreach and recruitment efforts. This role involves evaluating apprentices’ progress, ensuring compliance with JATC policies, and building relationships with academic institutions, unions, and state agencies. The Coordinator will actively participate in community events and support the continuous improvement of our training programs.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for outreach & recruitment. Shall be actively involved in outreach events such as job/career fairs, school events to achieve outreach & recruitment goals
• Evaluate the apprentices' career development progress, including assessing proficiencies in required on-the-job and related training hours. They shall work closely with the Local Union and employers with the "best interest" of the apprentice in mind
• Communicate and develop relationships with vocational organizations, pre-apprenticeship programs, signatory contractors, contractor associations, Local Union, trade associations, community organizations, TERO, and State & Local agencies.
• Conduct all Apprentice Coordinator activities in compliance with the JATC Policies & Procedures, MA 1058 Standards
• Attend, organize, and prepare required documentation for monthly JATC meetings. Reporting and making program recommendations regarding any needed committee actions
• Review the Apprentice agreements and documentation for compliance and completion
• Build and maintain connections with AK DOL personnel as required for the effectiveness of the training program. Attend DOL BAT updates regularly to stay abreast of apprenticeship and industry regulations, new and existing program revision or submissions affecting the Alaska Laborers Standards
• Maintain and build training curriculum in the Learning Management System
• The Apprentice Coordinator is encouraged to pursue professional development and other educational requirements as vital per job description responsibilities. Travel may be required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 5 years journeyperson level experience, completion of apprenticeship program
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities 
• Intermediate computer skills – HRIS systems, RAPIDS System
• Knowledgeable in technology skills, such as using Microsoft programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Drive, Documents, and data entry

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