Community Field Observer x 4
Red Dog, AK, US
Closing Date: November 22, 2024
The Community Field Observer is responsible for providing field observation support to the Red Dog Mine Aŋarraaq and Aktiġiruq Extension Project
The incumbents will be hired out of Noatak and Kivalina
Reporting to AAEP Community Relations Coordinator. Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site (anticipated November 2024 through May 2025)
Responsibilities:
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Fully embrace Teck’s core values, which is demonstrated by attending and actively participating in daily safety meetings
- Participating in safety inductions and inspections
- Observing and reporting on the presence of caribou and other wildlife in visible range of project activities
- Observing and assisting with activities related to exploration, which can include soil sampling, environmental monitoring, geophysics, drilling, and reclamation
- Observing operations of the Red Dog Mine as directed
- Documentation of field observations in written Daily Observation Reports
- Observing and assisting with the collection of water samples and supporting Teck staff with the ongoing monitoring of water intake locations for the protection of fish habitat
- Sharing knowledge and information about traditional land use and importance of subsistence living in the area
- Communicating learnings and observations of field exploration activities with community members, IRA Councils and City Council
- Participating and completing trainings in various workplace tasks
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Interest in learning about the mineral exploration process
- Ability to travel to Teck’s exploration site and commit to a rotation schedule (2 week on site, 2 weeks off site) from November 2024 through May 2025
- Interest in communicating learnings and observations about project activities with Teck staff, community members, City Council, and IRA Councils
About Teck
Red Dog is a drug/alcohol free workplace and employment is conditional upon passing a background check, physical examination, and a drug/alcohol test.
We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and 401k. Red Dog currently offers a two-weeks on/ two-weeks off schedule to provide a better work-life balance for employees.
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
Teck is one of Canada’s leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe.
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.