Technician, Environmental Monitoring (temporary 7 months)

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Teck Resources Limited is seeking a temporary Technician, Environmental Monitoring for Trail Operations in Trail BC on-site for seven months. Reporting to the Group Leader, Environmental Monitoring, you will collect and prepare environmental samples, set up and perform stack, flue and groundwater monitoring, manage data and records, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders while supporting Environmental Management. Requirements include post-secondary education in environmental sciences or equivalent training, hands-on industrial monitoring experience, strong QA/QC and lab skills, and proficiency with JDE, PDH, LIMS, EQUIS and Microsoft Office; valid Class 5 license; willingness to operate mobile elevated platforms and work at heights; and the ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule. Apply on a rolling basis, tailoring your resume to emphasize safety leadership, data integrity, and teamwork, and show how your experience aligns with Trail Operations processes.

Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Trail Operations

Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips. 

Role Overview

Reporting to the Group Leader, Environmental Monitoring, the Technician, Environmental Monitoring - temporary provides reliable, quality assured environmental data to Teck Metals Ltd. for government agencies and other external parties.

Please note: This position will require the incumbent to participate in a rotating on-call schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Collect and prepare environmental samples for analysis to accepted government standards, Teck procedures, and industry best practice
• Apply specialized knowledge and skills to set up and perform stack, flue and groundwater monitoring to accepted government standards and written Teck procedures
• Perform calculations from analytical results and field collected parameters; maintain record-keeping systems including securely recording and retrieving
• Prepare and submit environmental data and reports to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Install, repair, rebuild and maintain testing equipment
• Collaborate with the environmental team to provide guidance to operations in regard to Environmental Management
• Assist in development of sampling procedures

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in environmental sciences or completion of formal training in environmental monitoring from a recognized institution.
• Experience in industrial environmental monitoring relevant to Teck Trail Operations or equivalent experience in stack, wells and effluent sampling.
• Strong knowledge of Trail Operations processes, including equipment and techniques used for air, sewer, and effluent system monitoring.
• Demonstrated laboratory proficiency in sample preparation, chain of custody and QA/QC requirements, while showing an aptitude towards organization, cleanliness, attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks within a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in the operation of computer systems including JDE, PDH, LIMS, EQUIS, and a good understanding of Microsoft applications.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to operate mobile elevated work platforms.
• Experienced with working at heights using fall protection systems, including ladder access to elevated platforms for environmental sample collection
• Must be physically capable of lifting and transporting sampling equipment.

Pay Range: $45.90 /hour

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 Technician, Environmental Monitoring (temporary 7 months) 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: 53342 | Job Category: Environment & Sustainability | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site