Advisor, Indigenous Relations (British Columbia)

Advisor, Indigenous Relations (British Columbia)

15 Oct
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Teck Resources
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British Columbia

15 Oct

Teck Resources

British Columbia

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
The Advisor, Indigenous Relations is responsible for supporting and advancing Trail Operations’ Indigenous relations priorities by coordinating agreements and commitments with Indigenous Governments and Organizations, supporting regulatory and operational Indigenous engagement activities, enhancing employment, training, procurement, and economic development initiatives, and building strong, trust-based relationships with Indigenous partners. The role also supports community engagement activities, maintains accurate tracking and reporting systems, and helps ensure Indigenous commitments are delivered in a consistent, proactive, and respectful manner.

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader by adhering to and promoting environmental, health, and safety standards and procedures.

Coordinate and support the implementation and tracking of agreements with Indigenous Governments and Organizations related to employment, training, contracting, procurement, and business development commitments.

Support Indigenous engagement requirements associated with regulatory processes and operational activities by coordinating meetings, tracking commitments, maintaining engagement records,



and fostering robust relationships that support project success and reduce business risk.

Contribute to initiatives that enhance Indigenous workforce participation, capacity-building, retention, supplier development, and long-term economic opportunities.

Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous partners, community organizations, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Support and participate in engagement activities including site tours, open houses, career fairs, workshops, and community events (including occasional evenings and weekends).

Maintain accurate records and manage reporting systems, databases, and tools used to track employment, training, contracting, and procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Business, Human Resources, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Indigenous relations, workforce or economic development, HR, or community relations experience in mining or natural resources.

Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling highly sensitive information, including community, employment, and procurement data; strict adherence to confidentiality expectations is essential.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical, operational,



and data-driven information into clear and simple messaging for diverse audiences.

Proven ability to build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships and effectively navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Demonstrated cultural awareness and understanding of Indigenous histories, values, and protocols, gained through direct experience working with Indigenous communities or partners.

Demonstrated capability working with Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

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

Employer and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Pay Range
CAD $90,000 - $118,000 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.

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📌 Advisor, Indigenous Relations (British Columbia)
🏢 Teck Resources
📍 British Columbia

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