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Teck Resources

Executive Assistant

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Closing Date: December 20, 2024

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 the Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, the Executive Assistant is responsible for overseeing all executive support and assistance alongside providing general administrative support for the Commercial function. This outstanding candidate is a driven and resourceful team player who can successfully communicate and work across internal teams and external partners. We are looking for an individual who can multitask, stay organized, and adjust to changing priorities in a dynamic globally connected environment. The successful candidate is motivated, has effective problem-solving skills, and is detail-oriented with a dedication to continuous improvement! This role will be based in our Vancouver head office and requires a high level of professionalism and integrity. This role presents the opportunity to engage with Teck's diverse customers and service providers, thus communication and interpersonal skills are crucial.

Don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies!

Responsibilities:

  • Be a courageous safety leader; adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
  • Manage the Executive's calendar by resolving priorities and urgent situations, scheduling meetings and making changes and adjustments as required
  • Organize complex domestic and international travel arrangements, prepare detailed travel itineraries and manage check-ins, as well as all flight, hotel, and car service bookings in advance of travel
  • Identify emerging issues, determine their priority, and compile background information for timely and appropriate decisions and action
  • Support the Executive in managing email and maintain a priority list of to-do and follow-up actions
  • Prepare and draft letters, reports and PowerPoint presentations
  • Support the achievement of strategic goals and objectives through forward planning and time management
  • Provide support, planning and liaison for customer, international office and site visits
  • Complete and process expense reports
  • Compile and submit timesheets for the department as the need arises. Fluidly adapt to changing environments and requirements (i.e. sudden meeting changes or travel requirements)
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information, financial documents and personal matters
  • Willing to be available after normal working hours and on the weekend for emergencies

Qualifications:

  • Minimum five years of experience in a senior support role in a fast-paced work environment with a complex organization structure
  • Post-secondary training in an administrative program is an asset
  • Highly proactive in leading key accountabilities, i.e. anticipates and resolves potential calendar conflicts
  • Proficiency with core Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Pro, SharePoint and MS Teams
  • Excellent English language skills (written and verbal). The ability to speak, read and/or write Spanish would be an asset
  • Advanced professional and interpersonal skills and ability to manage high-value interactions across various executive levels internally and externally
  • Ability to think critically, solve problems and make decisions independently under tight deadlines
  • Client-focused with the capacity to demonstrate tact, discretion, confidentiality, diplomacy, trustworthiness and a sense of humor
  • Conscientious self-starter who enjoys working in a team environmentneeds minimal supervision and can prioritize workload under pressure
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail
  • Flexible and thrives in a fast-paced environment

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.

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: $65,000 - $81,000

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. Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com orfollow @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.

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.

Industry

Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Energy

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-01-29

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