Improvement Specialist Co-op

Location: Vancouver

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.

Application Deadline: We will review applications on a rolling-basis

Duration: 8 months

Positions Available: 1

Start Date: January 5, 2026

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 opening 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

Key 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

Pay Range: CAD $4,700 - $6,000 per month

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 Improvement Specialist Co-op 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: 52950 | Job Category: Technology | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid

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