Corporate Counsel

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Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Temporary 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 Global Corporate Counse l & CPO , the Corporate Counsel will partner and collaborate with Global Corporate Counsel & CPO , Teck's operations and other departments to provide legal advice and strategic guidance across employment, human rights, privacy and pension, and support compliance with applicable provincial and Federal legislation in Canada. This is a fixed-term position with an anticipated duration of 12-18 months. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environm ent, apply a continuous improvement mindset , and exert sound professional judgment per Teck's values and priorities, including health and safety, respect and inclusion, cost-efficiency, and excellence

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
Partner and collaborate with Teck's operations and other departments to provide legal support, guidance and training on employment and human rights matters applicable to Teck's workforce, including hiring, termination, accommodation scenarios, offer letters, workplace investigations, workplace policies, and employee relations
Advise on all aspects of Canadian workplace legislation with a particular focus on applicable BC legislation
Advise on all aspects of Canadian privacy law applicable to the company's Canadian offices and operations and support the handling of data breaches and related investigations
Advise on all aspects of pension law applicable to the company's BC-registered pension plans and other retirement plans, including RISP and top-up plans, and support with the preparation of triennial assessments for the company's BC-registered pension plans
Support with and advise on employment, pension, and privacy matters related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures
Work collaboratively with all levels of employees including in-house counsel, HR Professionals, and other internal stakeholders, as well as external counsel
Complete all tasks involving highly confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification is required
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Canadian legal practitioner is required
Member of the BC Bar or eligible to be called is required
Experience in BC employment law and human rights matters is required
Experience in pension and/or privacy law is an asset
Outstanding English verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills are required
Strong technical and drafting skills, solutions-oriented legal analytical skills, and sound judgment with respect to risk are required
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate with employees at various levels as well as outside parties while maintaining discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism

Pay Range: CAD $150,000 - $185,000 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 Corporate Counsel 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: 54607| Job Category:Legal | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid

About Teck Resources

Teck is Canada’s largest diversified resource company, committed to responsibly providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the world. Our business units focus on steelmaking coal, a critical ingredient in steel production; zinc, used to galvanize and protect metals; copper, essential for electronics, power generation and transmission; and energy, necessary to meet growing global demand. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, we own or have interests in 12 operating mines, one large metallurgical complex, an oil sands mining and processing operation, and several major development projects in North and South America. We offer opportunities across a wide range of activities related to exploration, development, mining and minerals processing, including smelting and refining, health and safety, environmental protection, materials stewardship, recycling and innovation and technology. Our people are our greatest resource. Teck was built by people with vision, creativity and ideas. Join the Teck team and become a part of that long tradition.