Location: Vancouver
Employment Type: Contractor
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Recruiter: Simon Dean

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

We are seeking a highly capable and emotionally intelligent Technical Lead to drive a complex Technology Rationalization Project. This role will be responsible for Managing diverse teams in the decommissioning process of IT assets, encompassing SaaS, COTS, internally built applications, and data platforms. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a robust technical base, strategic attitude, and the capability to transform complex requirements into feasible plans.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team!

Responsibilities

• Led technical initiatives built on phasing out IT resources, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions, internally composed applications, and associated data.
• Develop and implement detailed strategies for transferring data, storing information, and retiring systems.
• Engage with business and technical partners to comprehend requirements, constraints, and dependencies.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable work for diverse audiences.
• Ensure alignment with ITSM foundations, CMDB practices, and project governance frameworks.
• Lead work items using Azure DevOps and Scrum methodologies.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain situational awareness across project details and strategic objectives, switching seamlessly between tactical and big-picture thinking.
• Support capability mapping and rationalization analysis to inform decision-making.
• Work together with teams managing mining systems and operational technology as needed.

Qualifications

• Tangible history of coordinating technical teams and encouraging relationships with customers with a focus on emotional intelligence.
• Established proficiency in IT asset decommissioning, covering SaaS, COTS, custom applications, and data systems.
• Sound understanding of data migration, archival strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Solid grasp of:
  • ITSM foundations
  • Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
  • Azure DevOps
  • Scrum and Agile methodologies
  • Project management principles
• Ability to mentor and develop others, nurturing technical growth and team cohesion.
• Proactive individual who excels at working independently and swiftly adjusting to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in technology rationalization initiatives and capability mapping is a plus.
• Expertise in mining frameworks and connected technologies (preferred).

Nice to Have

• Background in streamlining technology operations.
• Understanding of enterprise capability models and technology alignment.
• Proficiency in mining systems and operational technology settings.

Technical Capabilities

• Systems architecture and integration
• Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Configuration management and automation

Teck—A great place to work

You already know Teck is a great place to work. It’s also a great place to grow your career.

As a leading Canadian resource company, you’re part of a team that is 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. And we do this guided by our values, which together form The Teck Way.

Grow with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Technical Lead, Technology Realization (Contract) role. At Teck, we believe in developing our people and supporting career growth from within.

As an internal candidate, your application may be reviewed in coordination with your current leader and and the hiring manager. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 52908 | Job Category: Technology | Employment Type: Contractor | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: Hybrid