Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs
Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs
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11-05-2025
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Closing Date: May 23 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 are responsible for 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 Head Government & Regulatory Affairs the Manager Government & Regulatory Affairs is responsible for leading and providing strategic government relations support and the focus of this role is North American jurisdictions this position also manages our trade and commercial government affairs activities in jurisdictions where the company is active.
The successful candidate will have outstanding skills in the principles and practices of government relations regulatory affairs and communications including analysis policy development planning strategy formulation content development and issues management. This role interacts extensively with internal management and teams across Tecks operations in a consultative advisory and directive capacity.
This position is based in Vancouver with travel to operations events and government meetings as appropriate and required.
Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Provides leadership to the Government Affairs and Senior Management team to develop and implement government relations strategies.
- Conducts government affairs monitoring and analysis including developments related to political legislative and regulatory events and provides ongoing thought leadership to guide the planning and priorities for government affairs planning.
- Supports compliance activities related to all applicable rules and regulations in relation to government engagement.
- Develop lead and maintain key personnels relationships with provincial state federal and international government agencies at all levels.
- Supports Teck and the leadership team to ensure governance around lobbyist registrations and ESG reporting is completed in a timely fashion.
- Provides leadership and works with subject matter experts to develop public policy positions for both broad public policy issues (e.g. Critical minerals policy) and for more immediate multifaceted issues that directly impact the business (e.g. Taxation and tariff questions)
- Leads teams across Teck related to government funding opportunities including researching and drafting applications for funding that advance Tecks business objectives.
- Liaises with enterprise functions and operations across the company to identify and support interests related to government activities including leading engagement with BUs as immediate and/or crises arise e.g. Urgent requests to acquire outstanding permits and responding to labour disputes.
- Represent our position in various member associations task forces and working groups.
- Plans and conducts government relations meetings and events.
- Tracks and provides support for industry and business association activities and coordinates Tecks contributions to policy consultations.
- Finds opportunities for further engagement with governments and conferences and willingness to travel to represent Teck as the need arises.
- Ensure key messages are delivered consistently and effectively to governments and other relationships through presentations briefing documents and other communications materials.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years experience in the field of government government relations or a related field. Experience leading or supervising a team.
- Bachelors Degree in Political Science Public Administration Business or Communications. Masters degree in these areas or a Law degree is strongly preferred.
- Excellent understanding of political legislative and regulatory processes in Canada the United States and other international jurisdictions.
- Excellent research writing and communications skills.
- Strong analytical capabilities and close attention to detail.
- Ensures quality control for their own product.
- Outstanding organizational skills and strong ability to multitask.
- Keen to take initiative and act proactively to anticipate needs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and cultivate positive relationships with internal and external partners.
- Direct experience working for elected officials and/or in a government role.
- Strong demonstrable digital literacy in particular with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in Spanish French and/or Mandarin is an asset.
- Demonstrates Tecks dedication to safety and sustainability.
$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
At Teck we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each persons unique perspective and contribution.
Teck is one of Canadas leading mining companies focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe.
Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one ofCanadas Top 100 Employersfor seven consecutive years listed as one ofCanadas Top Employers for Young Peopleand named to the 2024 Bloomberg GenderEquality pursuit of sustainability guides Tecks approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporationsby Corporate in Vancouver Canada its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
Learn more about Teck
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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