Senior Communications Specialist Job Details

Senior Communications Specialist

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About our Vancouver Office

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of External Communications, the Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for planning, writing, coordinating and project leading strategic communications that maintain and strengthen Teck’s reputation with external audiences and stakeholders.

Develop your career with one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
Develop and deliver written communications materials that support corporate priorities, including CEO and other senior executive speaking remarks, briefing materials, reports and brochures, communications plans, video scripts, presentations, and other materials.
Develop and implement communications strategies that drive stakeholder awareness and support of company activities.
Provide support and act as back-up to Director, External Communicationson strategic media relations, media responses and managing approvals and dissemination of disclosure materials including corporate news releases.
Work with site-level teams to provide communications and issues management support.
Participate as a member of and provide support to the crisis communications team, as the need arises.
Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders.
Develop communications plans and materials for Teck’s key community investment and corporate social responsibility programs.
Provide support to other major projects and initiatives at Teck, as required.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years’ experience in the field of corporate communications.
Post-secondary education around communications, public relations, or a relevant field is considered an asset.
Strong writing experience is required, including executive speeches and briefing materials.
Media relations experience is an asset.
Strong ability to distill complex information for communication to a range of audiences.
Solid project management skills, prioritise multiple priorities based on relative importance and urgency.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of all media used in organizational communication.
Strong process orientation, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where timing is essential.
Strong computer skills, in particular with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work across all levels of the organization, and coordinate the work of other internal resources.
Proficiency in Spanish an asset.

Pay Range: CAD $107,000 - $132,000 per year

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

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Communications Specialist role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 53773 | Job Category: Business Administration | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About our Vancouver Office

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of External Communications, the Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for planning, writing, coordinating and project leading strategic communications that maintain and strengthen Teck’s reputation with external audiences and stakeholders.

Develop your career with one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
Develop and deliver written communications materials that support corporate priorities, including CEO and other senior executive speaking remarks, briefing materials, reports and brochures, communications plans, video scripts, presentations, and other materials.
Develop and implement communications strategies that drive stakeholder awareness and support of company activities.
Provide support and act as back-up to Director, External Communicationson strategic media relations, media responses and managing approvals and dissemination of disclosure materials including corporate news releases.
Work with site-level teams to provide communications and issues management support.
Participate as a member of and provide support to the crisis communications team, as the need arises.
Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders.
Develop communications plans and materials for Teck’s key community investment and corporate social responsibility programs.
Provide support to other major projects and initiatives at Teck, as required.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years’ experience in the field of corporate communications.
Post-secondary education around communications, public relations, or a relevant field is considered an asset.
Strong writing experience is required, including executive speeches and briefing materials.
Media relations experience is an asset.
Strong ability to distill complex information for communication to a range of audiences.
Solid project management skills, prioritise multiple priorities based on relative importance and urgency.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of all media used in organizational communication.
Strong process orientation, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where timing is essential.
Strong computer skills, in particular with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work across all levels of the organization, and coordinate the work of other internal resources.
Proficiency in Spanish an asset.

Pay Range: CAD $107,000 - $132,000 per year

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

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Communications Specialist role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 53773 | Job Category: Business Administration | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid