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Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs

Closing Date: May 23, 2025

 

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

 

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, are responsible for Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centres of excellence and business partnering.

 

Reporting to the Head, Government & Regulatory Affairs, the Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs is responsible for leading and providing strategic government relations support and advocacy. While the focus of this role is North American jurisdictions, this position also manages our trade and commercial government affairs activities in jurisdictions where the company is active.

 

The successful candidate will have outstanding skills in the principles and practices of government relations, regulatory affairs and communications – including analysis, policy development, planning, strategy formulation, content development and issues management. This role interacts extensively with internal management and teams across Teck’s operations in a consultative, advisory, and directive capacity.

 

This position is based in Vancouver with travel to operations, events and government meetings, as appropriate and required.

Responsibilities

 

  • Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

  • Provides leadership to the Government Affairs and Senior Management team to develop and implement government relations strategies.

  • Conducts government affairs monitoring and analysis, including developments related to political, legislative and regulatory events, and provides ongoing thought leadership to guide the planning and priorities for government affairs planning.

  • Supports compliance activities related to all applicable rules and regulations in relation to government engagement.

  • Develop, lead, and maintain key personnel’s relationships with provincial, state, federal, and international government agencies at all levels.

  • Supports Teck and the leadership team to ensure governance around lobbyist registrations and ESG reporting is completed in a timely fashion.

  • Provides leadership and works with subject matter experts to develop public policy positions for both broad public policy issues (e.g. Critical minerals policy) and for more immediate, multifaceted issues that directly impact the business (e.g. Taxation and tariff questions)

  • Leads teams across Teck related to government funding opportunities, including researching and drafting applications for funding that advance Teck’s business objectives.

  • Liaises with enterprise functions and operations across the company to identify and support interests related to government activities, including leading engagement with BUs as immediate and/or crises arise, e.g. Urgent requests to acquire outstanding permits and responding to labour disputes.

  • Represent our position in various member associations, task forces, and working groups.

  • Plans and conducts government relations meetings and events.

  • Tracks and provides support for industry and business association activities and coordinates Teck's contributions to policy consultations.

  • Finds opportunities for further engagement with governments and conferences, and willingness to travel to represent Teck as the need arises.

  • Ensure key messages are delivered consistently and effectively to governments and other relationships through presentations, briefing documents, and other communications materials.

Qualifications

 

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in the field of government, government relations or a related field. Experience leading or supervising a team.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business or Communications. Master’s degree in these areas or a Law degree is strongly preferred.

  • Excellent understanding of political, legislative and regulatory processes in Canada, the United States and other international jurisdictions.

  • Excellent research, writing and communications skills.

  • Strong analytical capabilities and close attention to detail.

  • Ensures quality control for their own product.

  • Outstanding organizational skills and strong ability to multitask.

  • Keen to take initiative and act proactively to anticipate needs.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and cultivate positive relationships with internal and external partners.

  • Direct experience working for elected officials and/or in a government role.

  • Strong demonstrable digital literacy, in particular with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Mandarin is an asset.

  • Demonstrates Teck’s dedication to safety and sustainability.

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. 

 

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  
  • Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being 
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)  

 

 

Salary Range: $135,000 - $167,000 

 

 

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

About Teck

 

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.

 

Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be 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 wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

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