Manager, Project Risk

Closing Date: July 29, 2024

Reporting to the Technical Director, Project Assurance, the Manager, Project Risk will lead the implementation, oversight, and improvement of Project Risk Management practices across Teck’s major projects. This role will provide functional leadership for risk management and be responsible for promoting a risk-based culture across the group and within project teams.

This motivated individual will have experience with senior-level projects, both in-depth and breadth, enabling a comprehensive view of risk management across a broad range of project fields.

We are looking for someone passionate about risk and its significance in crafting and protecting value within projects. You are also an example of effective relationship building through transparency, trust, and respect, expertly navigating across all levels of an organization, both internal and external. To be successful, we are looking for an individual with outstanding teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills, who has strong critical thinking and data-analytical capabilities.

This position is based in Vancouver, BC, and travel to project locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Lead all aspects of the project risk function, developing, maintaining, and improving project risk practices, tools and templates, while ensuring conformance with Teck standards
• Integrate/apply risk management into business planning activities and the Projects Group Quality Management System (QMS)
• Collaborate with other Projects Group functional leaders to support continual improvement of risk management practices, outcomes, and capabilities
• Communicate and collaborate with relevant corporate groups including Enterprise Risk Management and Risk and Insurance
• Support the design and development of the Projects Group centralized risk management system, enabling a portfolio view of risks and required reporting
• Lead/support planning and execution of risk workshops on projects and for the group
• Coordinate and support Project Risk Leads, to ensure effective integration of lessons learned into risk management processes and projects
• Ensure risk management provided by external consultants and contractors meet Projects Group requirements and are adequately applied and coordinated
• Build and deliver regular risk reporting and/or other risk-related communication
• Work closely with Project Controls to ensure quantitative risk assessments are conducted to enhance awareness and confidence in schedule/cost impacts
• Promote increased awareness and ownership of risk throughout projects and across the department
• Organize and resource qualified project risk professionals to support projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in major capital-intensive mining, industrial or infrastructure projects, including breadth of experience across multiple project areas
• Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management on major capital projects
• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, business administration, or other related fields
• Sophisticated knowledge of risk management tools and methodologies, including demonstrated ability to develop, build, and improve risk management systems and/or processes
• Expertise in the application of international Risk Management Standards, e.g. ISO 31000, ISO 31010, IEC 62198, PRAM and PMI
• Outstanding facilitation experience within major capital project environments
• Eagerness for continuous improvement and willingness to take on additional responsibilities
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook / Word / Excel / Visio / PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• PMI-Risk Management Professional or other professional certifications are an asset
• Working knowledge of modern risk management information systems and software (e.g. AuditBoard, ARM, Predict!, etc.)
• Proficiency in the application of quantitative models for cost and schedule, including risk analysis software applications (e.g. Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk, Safran, etc.) is an asset
• Proficiency in Spanish is an asset

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: $144,000 - $178,000 

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. 

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. 

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc.

Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.  

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights and is ranked #1 in the Metals and Mining industry on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).  

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.