Community Relations Liaison
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
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.
Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Community Liaison (Kivalina)
This position will be located in Kivalina: work schedule will be Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Reporting to the Team Leader, Community Relations
Responsibilities:
• Promote and ensure a safe work environment and a safety conscious workforce by supporting and following safety initiatives, procedures and activities
• Liaise between Teck staff and villages, particularly the Village of Kivalina
• Track engagement activities and key communications with Kivalina and other villages, in a database
• Organize and support engagement activities (village visits, meetings, interviews and focus groups)
• Support social data collection and analysis, including the social management system
• Assist with developing and maintaining relationships with village organizations, IRAs and city councils
• If applicable manage the Red Dog office in Kivalina, should it be required in the future
• Support economic development initiatives
• Assist in development and review of communication materials
• Represent Teck and its values in interactions with all communities
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting to the Vancouver head office
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent with some College preferred. College education will be waived if equivalent, related experience can be demonstrated
• Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience
• Understanding of the NANA region and experience living/working in the region
• Ability to speak Inupiat an asset
• Frequent travel on short notice
• Interest in Community Relations
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to deal with and work well with others
• Professional attitude, able to take direction and give or take feedback
• Strive to improve own knowledge and skills
• Work well in a fast-paced environment to produce results quickly and efficiently
• Have organizational skills, who can work independently and in a team environment
• Computer experience in Window’s environment including Microsoft Office suite (includes PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher and Adobe Professional)
About Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations
At Teck, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Our Red Dog mine features modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. To ensure a comfortable living and family-style working environment for all employees, we also provide all meals, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Diversity is a core value at Teck. Our teams work collaboratively, respecting each person’s unique perspective and contribution. 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 appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
