Teck Resources Limited

Business Improvement Specialist Co-op

LocationVancouver, BC

About This Job

Application Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025 (we will review applications on a rolling-basis)


Duration: 8 months


Positions Available: 3


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.

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


Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Teck Resources Limited is one of Canada’s leading mining companies committed to innovation and continuous improvement, while ensuring everyone goes home safe and healthy every day. We work with a sense of personal responsibility and genuine care for the people, communities and lands which we are entrusted. We all share a strong sense of purpose at Teck, and each day we are guided by our values in how we operate and conduct ourselves.


Located in the heart of Downtown, Vancouver, and nestled between the mountains and Pacific Ocean, you will find globally-inspired cuisines and world famous natural wonders in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to work (and adventure) in one of the most sustainable cities in the world!

Salary Range: $4,700 - $6,000 / Month

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


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
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!


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