Application Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025 (we will review applications on a
rolling-basis)
Duration: 8 months
Positions Available: 2
Start Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Reporting to the Lead, Business Improvement, the Business Improvement Co-op is a
frontline change agent for the Central Improvement team’s clients. Primarily
responsible for the execution of Teck’s improvement pipeline initiatives to
achieve clearly demonstrable and sustainable value across all our operations.
The successful candidate will have the chance to collaborate with senior leaders
across the company, and work with OEMs, experts in our corporate, operations &
maintenance groups. 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 in developing
sustainable solutions.
If you are not currently located in the area of this co-op position, you must be
willing to either commute or relocate to the surrounding area for the entire
duration of the co-op term. You must also currently be a student enrolled in a
Canadian post-secondary institution and will be enrolled throughout the duration
of the co-op term (you will also be returning back to the post-secondary
institution once the co-op term is completed). Proof of a valid work permit will
also be required, if applicable.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s
leading mining companies and join our team!
Why consider Teck Resources Limited for your Co-op Placement?
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.
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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
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 Central Improvement 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 strategic
pipeline
- Track the performance of your improvement initiatives using Value Driver
Trees and customized KPI dashboards to quantify value delivery
- 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,
industrial or civil engineering
- Excellence in effective communication: articulating key messages &
storytelling
- Adaptable: comfortable with working in ambiguous and unstructured settings
- Problem Solving: able to prioritize and frame complex problems while
identifying solutions quickly
- Bias for action: seeks to move from analysis to action as quickly as possible
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and ability to rapidly
build and nurture working relationships
- Solid understanding of mining industry fundamentals
- Able to articulate complex concepts clearly for audiences with diverse
backgrounds (technical and non-technical)
- Comfortable in discussions with Senior leadership and working in ambiguous,
rapidly changing settings
- Able to work effectively independently as well as part of the team
- Proven ability to learn innovative technologies and platforms quickly,
accurately, and efficiently
- Anticipated travel requirement is up to 50%
- Experience in the deployment of Continuous Improvement programs within mining
industry would be considered an asset
- Fluency in Spanish is an asset
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$74,000 - $92,000 a year
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• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience
in mining engineering (strong preference), geological, mechanical, industrial or
civil engineering
About Teck
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.
Join Teck, a leader in the mining industry, where we hire over 150 students each
year across our operations. Our commitment to fostering young talent has earned
us recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and as one of
Canada’s Top 100 Employers. We are also proud to be named one of the Global 100
Most Sustainable Corporations by
Corporate
Knights. At Teck, you'll gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful
projects, and be part of a company dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
Start your career journey with us!
