Teck Resources Limited

Manager, Mine Planning

LocationGreater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Closing Date: July 28, 2025

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, oversee 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.

Reporting to Director Strategic Planning, the Manager Mine Planning, North America, Technical & Planning is responsible for leading mine planning activities for Highland Valley Copper (HVC), Red Dog Operations (RDO), and development projects in the North America region.

The Strategic Planning North America team, a part of the broader Technical and Planning team, comprises professionals in geoscience, mine planning and mineral processing. The team’s objective is to deliver on Teck’s strategy through optimizing long-term plans for assets in the operating or project phase, identifying future opportunities and risks by using the core technical fields of geological and resource modelling, mine planning and metallurgical modelling.

Collaborating with each site’s operating team, the role is accountable for delivering on annual Life of Mine (LOM) plans and, as required, Resource Development Planning (RDP) processes. The individual will identify and build value creation opportunities throughout the Annual Planning Cycle, and provide leadership to the regional mine planning group which currently consists of five professionals.

This role will protect and advance Teck’s reputation and financial interests through responsible application of engineering principles for mine planning and design, working closely with site operational and functional teams, Technical & Planning, the Project Development Group, and applicable Sustainability and External Affairs groups.

This position will contribute technical and leadership expertise, inclusive of, but not limited to, mine optimization and design, production planning and scheduling, waste management, and supporting the development of operating and capital costs. The outstanding appointee is expected to mentor juniors and actively participate in succession planning. Overall, they will promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and effective quality and organizational change.

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
Own the North America mine planning team to deliver on the Life of Mine (LOM) annual plans. This includes asset scenario analysis, optimizations, incorporation of strategic site goals and financial evaluations
Hands-on mine planning ownership including: pit limit optimization, reserve updates, mine design, mine plans, schedule optimization, developing first principles cost models
Build and manage relationships with site and project staff and provide support for other mining-related projects and initiatives
Support the Company in mine planning and reserves and resources (R&R) governance, including technical reports and disclosure statements
Work with the Geoscience, Mining, R&R teams within Technical and Planning to ensure mine design and reporting are in full compliance with all applicable standards and regulations
Lead and collaborate with site and project leads to improve development of mine life extension options
Drive implementation of and alignment to Teck’s closure standard to minimize liabilities with respect to mine design and mining operations


Qualifications

B.Sc. Engineering or equivalent in Mining, Civil, or Geotechnical specializations
Minimum 15 years varied work experience in related and complimentary field
Registered or has ability to register as a professional engineer
Prior experience at an operating base or precious metal site is required. Experience at multiple operating sites is an asset
Prior experience with Conceptual, Scoping, Pre-feasibility or Feasibility studies is an asset
Good understanding of business value drivers and use of business logic in decision making
Strong open pit mine planning experience from short, medium to long range planning
Prior experience leading LOM planning processes at an operating site. Additional underground experience is considered an asset
Experienced with and continues to be an active user of mine design, planning and strategic optimization software such as Whittle, Vulcan, Deswik, MineSight, Minemax and COMET
Understanding of R&R reporting guidelines through Canadian Institute of Mining
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven track record to work optimally and collaboratively with multi-functional teams
Strong interpersonal skills and personal efficiency
Ability to travel 25% of the time

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

Benefits

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

Annual Performance Bonus

Profit Share Plan
Health Spending Account
Personal Spending Account
Extended Health Care
Dental and Vision Care
Employer Paid Pension Plan
Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays
Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Salary Range:

CAD $160,395 - $198,135

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

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe.Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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