Mining Business Improvement Co-op

Job Description

Duration: 8 months

Positions Available: 1 

Intake Date: Monday, May 27, 2024

Application Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2024 (we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis)

Minimum Qualifications: Must currently be enrolled in a recognized and accredited Canadian post-secondary institution throughout the duration of the co-op term. You must also be returning to a post-secondary institution after the co-op term is completed. Depending on the needs and location of the team, you will need to work PST or MDT or relocate to a specific office (Vancouver or site-based) 

Desired Background: Reporting to Teck’s Manger, Strategy & Optimization, the Business Improvement Co-op is a frontline change agent for BI Autonomy Team’s clients. Primarily responsible for the execution of Teck’s BI Autonomy improvement initiatives to achieve clearly demonstrable and sustainable business value across all our operations. The successful candidate will have the chance to cooperate with senior leaders across the company, and work with OEMs, experts in our corporate and operations groups. Experience in this role will set you up for success for future opportunities within the company. Success will require a blend of analytical and interpersonal skills. We are specifically looking for an individual with outstanding analytical skills to tackle large and ambiguous business problems, and superb interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams to develop novel solutions. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team! 

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.  
• Be the primary source of reliable data and rock-solid analysis, providing the fact base the Teck’s BI Autonomy team uses to make decisions in real time.  
• Provide rigor and accuracy to the improvement effort. As the chief source of insight based on the data, facilitate the prioritization of improvement opportunities, and use root cause analysis to help resolve day-to-day issues with implementation.  
• Build performance tracking dashboards using tools like Excel and PowerBI  
• Develop implementation plans for portfolio of initiatives that have clear arguments and consensus from key stakeholders, aligned with Teck Autonomy’s strategic pipeline.  
• Track the performance of your improvement initiatives via key metrics such as Key Performance Indicators impact, end user adoption, schedule & cost. 
• Collaborate with teams to proactively identify risks, issues and/or opportunities to ensure the maximum business value delivered.  
• Collaborate with site counterparts, sharing your skills and building relationships across Teck’s operations, using your network to ensure improvement plans are firmly based on the real-world your clients operate in.  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in mining engineering (strong preference), geological, mechanical or civil engineering, 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills 
• Comfortable with Senior leader engagement  
• Solid understanding of mining industry fundamentals  
• Experience in the deployment of Continuous Improvement Programs within mining industry would be considered an asset.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with precision in a technical environment.  
• Able to articulate complex concepts clearly and in a way a diverse audience would understand.  
• Able to work effectively independently as well as part of the team.  
• Proven ability to learn innovative technologies and platforms quickly, accurately, and efficiently.  
• Comfortable with working in ambiguous and unstructured settings  
• Interest in providing digital solutions in the mining industry is an asset.  
• Anticipated travel requirement is up to 40%.  
• Fluency in Spanish is considered an asset.  
• Communication: excellent at articulating points, and effectively delivering a message  
• Change Agent: experience and understanding of effective change management  
• Able to build relationships easily and comfortable with approaching others  
• Adaptable: comfortable with working in ambiguous and unstructured settings  
• Problem Solving: able to organize complex problems, frame analysis, and arrive at conclusions quickly  
• Dedicated: able to independently deliver work products to timelines  
• Able to build and nurture positive working relationships with individuals of a diverse set of backgrounds. 
• Bias for action: seeks to move from analysis to action as quickly as possible 

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a comprehensive student experience comprised of relevant, hands-on work, vibrant social activities, extensive networking opportunities, and rich professional development. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic co-op adventure.

In addition to excellent compensation, Teck co-ops receive a variety of advantages including but not limited to: 

• Financial assistance to help with travel costs and co-op fees
• Opportunity to develop technical skills and gain practical experience while applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations and projects
• Enjoy mentorship and guidance from experienced specialists in their respective fields
• Receive primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation

Wage Range: $3,900 - $4,800 / Month

Salary is commensurate with the number of academic semesters and prior co-op experiences completed.

About Teck

Teck Resources Ltd. is Canada’s largest diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with business units focused on steelmaking coal, copper, zinc and energy. Teck hires more than 200 co-op students each year to work at our various Canadian operations. We have received several awards and recognitions that are worth noting: In 2023, Teck was named as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, which recognizes companies for exceptional programs and performance in attracting and retaining younger workers. Teck was also selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers from 2018 to 2023. Teck has been recognized as one of the 2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights, marking the fifth straight year Teck has been named to the list. 

Ideas at Work 

Digital technologies are transforming our industry and contributing to improvements in every step of the mining process. We enhance our productivity, safety, sustainability, and growth by putting smarter ideas to work and creating advancements in our technology and our practice. At Teck, we don't just embrace ideas, we employ them. We are fostering a culture where employees are encouraged to bring ideas forward, test innovative approaches and implement technologies that can help make us a better company.  

Professional benefits of working as a co-op with Teck Resources Ltd:  

Our values guide every decision we make as a company and as individual employees. In everything we do, Teck is led by our values of safety, sustainability, integrity, respect, excellence, and courage. A co-op with Teck will offer you the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside a team of professionals who are experts in their respective fields, you will experience a combination of projects in the field as well as in the office. Teck offers a competitive salary for our co-ops as well as assistance with travel costs and co-op fees. Make an impression! Successful co-ops with Teck are given first consideration for professional positions upon graduation