Manager, Human Rights
Manager, Human Rights
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09-05-2025
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Closing Date: Monday June 2 2025
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.
Tecks two regional business units North America and Latin America oversee Tecks assets through all phases of safe sustainable development operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprisewide 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 Director Indigenous Relations and Human Rights the Manager Human Rights is responsible for managing the development governance and implementation of Tecks Human Rights Policy programs standards and procedures. This capability is critical to Tecks strategy and must be performed to a high standard to drive competitive advantage. This outstanding individual will work closely with regions and sites in partnership with internal groups including commercial projects exploration legacy and human resources. This position is based in Vancouver or Santiago with occasional site travel required.
This position provides direct oversight of enterprise regional and site human rights risks and programs. In doing so this critical role enables Teck to respect and observe all human rights particularly those of our employees contractors workers in our value chain and members of communities where we work. This includes:
Development and enforcement of Tecks human rights strategy
Ongoing human rights due diligence in our operations and value chain including independent verification
Management of human rights risks in collaboration with internal and external groups
Development of strategic relationships with educational institutions government bodies NGOs corporations and UN agencies to advance the goals of the strategy
Ongoing development and communication of these programs both internally and externally to build Tecks reputation and brand recognition
Execution of all sustainability regulatory and financial reporting requirements
As part of the Social Performance and Indigenous Relations team within the Sustainability group this position takes on seniorlevel duties including support of Projects Government Relations Strategy and Development to progress the business priorities of Teck. This position will direct external consultants as well as indirect governance for employees across Teck responsible for human rights. The position will require technical knowledge of internal processes business requirements and technologies while assessing strategic fit with company brand culture and initiatives. You will build relationships with internal departments to form critical interdependencies both corporately and with sites regions and functions as well as implement senior executives strategy. The ability to lead through influence is critical for this role.
Dont miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canadas leading mining companies and join our team!
Responsibilities:
- Be a courageous safety leader adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Lead the management project development implementation and reporting with respect to human rights policy programs and due diligence. This includes independent verification aligned with Tecks overall business strategy and priorities
- Provide oversight and mentorship to all employees whose work intersects with human rights. Ensure adherence to regulations corporate policies standards implementation of local human rights programs and reporting requirements alongside providing strategic advice on risks and opportunities
- Manage financial regulatory and sustainability reporting requirements. This is not limited to annual Modern Slavery reporting sustainability reporting external sustainability matrices and internal reporting requirements
- Build strategic partnerships including those global with major partners such as educational institutions United Nations agencies corporations and NGOs to improve company reputation and position the company as a sectoral leader in human rights to build trust in mining
- Provide strategic support to the CEO Chief Sustainability Officer and ELT with regard to human rights risk management government engagement and securing highlevel event invitations and speech opportunities. Ensure that these initiatives profile Tecks dedication to human rights and improve company relationships and reputation
- Build external and internal communications relating to human rights programs. Incorporate external submissions presentations speaking notes briefing notes and web content for use by employees including CEO ELT and Tecks program partners
- Represent Teck on various NGO/private sector working groups and committees related to global human rights initiatives as well as conferences and speaking opportunities towards improving and advancing Tecks brand
- Provide regionwide subject matter expertise support on human rights to support sitelevel risk management communications and internal engagement
- Collaborate with a diversity of enterpriselevel groups including Corporate Affairs Government Affairs Environment Legal Marketing Procurement and Human Resources
- Support the planning of critical initiatives decisionmaking processes and program development
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree with 10 years of relevant professional work experience specifically in human rights social management and responsibility sustainability or community engagement and development. A postgraduate degree is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of human rights best practices standards and guidance with an ability to implement these on Tecks behalf
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize quickly
- Cultivate positive relationships both internally and externally and develop strategic partnerships to advance corporate objectives
- Comfortable engaging with senior leaders and representing Teck to government officials and global or governmental organizations including the United Nations and World Economic Forum
- Budgeting resource management and planning experience
- Excellent writing presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong demonstrable computer skills particularly with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Oriented by results with excellent organizational planning and efficient decisionmaking skills
- Familiarity working with the extractives sector
- Track record influencing colleagues and practice
- Ability to travel to sites is required
$135000 $167000 a year
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience skills and competencies and considers internal equity.
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 wellbeing. 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 wellbeing
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
About Teck
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Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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