Superintendent, Health, Safety and Risk Systems

Closing Date: December 10, 2024

Are you passionate about safety and ensuring the safety of others? If so, we would love to have you join our Health and Safety team at our Highland Valley Copper Operation!

Teck, Canada’s leading diversified mining company, is deeply committed to delivering vital resources to the world in a safe and sustainable way. We have a proud history of driving innovation, harnessing innovative technology, and cultivating a groundbreaking environment that empowers our employees to craft the future.

The Superintendent, Health, Safety & Risk Systems supports the Health, Safety and Risk Manager in developing and implementing management systems for health, safety, and risk.

The Superintendent will collaborate with different departments to ensure that standards, procedures, tools, and technology facilitate efficient management of health, safety, and risk. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing risk management processes, health and safety management systems, emergency management, and occupational health and hygiene programs, including procedures for auditing and reviewing efficiency.

Essential for successful transformation: strong understanding of health and safety systems, organizational change management, and senior leadership experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities:

• Embrace the role of a fearless safety leader, upholding and championing Teck’s dedication to health, safety, environmental, and community (HSEC) preservation as a fundamental principle.
• Work closely with collaborators from site, corporate, and other key partners to develop standards, procedures, and tool designs for the operation.
• Facilitate risk profiles inclusive of residual risk, control assignment, control implementation, ongoing control assessment, and efficiency review, work assessment for applicable controls, and management of change.
• Implement and manage risk management tools that incorporate business and operational risk registers down to field level processes inclusive of accountabilities.
• Develop, communicate, and deliver training to site personnel and key collaborators on newly developed process and procedures.
• Develop and implement a consistent and detailed approach to managing risk, change, and improving health and safety standards.
• Coordinate standards, procedures, and tools at a site level, developing administrative reporting processes, metrics, and analytics.
• Advance the development and formalization of the Health and Safety Management System.
• Coordinate Emergency Management and Response as well as occupational health and hygiene programs.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Chemistry, Occupational Health and Safety, Science or Environmental Discipline, or a multi-year technical diploma in the field of Occupational Health and Safety.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in management systems/HSEC roles with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • risk management and critical controls processes.
  • experience in process safety risk management.
  • experience in development and execution of health and safety management systems.
  • proven practical experience in complex process systems.
  • experience in occupational health and hygiene programs.
  • experience in emergency management and response.
• Ability to collaborate with external and internal regulatory bodies.
• Ability to lead with influence and direct a work team.
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and completing tasks.
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills.
• Project planning and project management skills.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to set and achieve objectives.

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.

Enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, skiing, fishing, and golf! The mine site is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, B.C. which provides all of the comforts of city living. The mine site is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.

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: $132,000 – $163,000

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