Manager, Mine Planning
Manager, Mine Planning
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Job Description
Closing Date: July 28 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 enterprise-wide 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 Director Strategic Planning the Manager Mine Planning North America Technical & Planning is responsible forleadingmine planning activities for Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Red Dog Operations (RDO) and development projects in the North America region.
The Strategic Planning North America team a part of the broader Technical and Planning team comprises professionals in geoscience mine planning and mineral processing. The teams objective is to deliver on Tecks strategy through optimizing long-term plans for assets in the operating or project phase identifying future opportunities and risks by using the core technical fields of geological and resource modelling mine planning and metallurgical modelling.
Collaborating with each sites operating team the role is accountable for delivering on annual Life of Mine (LOM) plans and as required Resource Development Planning (RDP) processes. The individual will identify and build value creation opportunities throughout the Annual Planning Cycle and provide leadership to the regional mine planning group which currently consists of five professionals.
This role will protect and advance Tecks reputation and financial interests through responsible application of engineering principles for mine planning and design working closely with site operational and functional teams Technical & Planning the Project Development Group and applicable Sustainability and External Affairs groups.
This position will contribute technical and leadership expertise inclusive of but not limited to mine optimization and design production planning and scheduling waste management and supporting the development of operating and capital costs. The outstanding appointee is expected to mentor juniors and actively participate in succession planning. Overall they will promote a culture of innovation continuous improvement and effective quality and organizational change.
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
- Own the North America mine planning team to deliver on the Life of Mine (LOM) annual plans. This includes asset scenario analysis optimizations incorporation of strategic site goals and financial evaluations
- Hands-on mine planning ownership including: pit limit optimization reserve updates mine design mine plans schedule optimization developing first principles cost models
- Build and manage relationships with site and project staff and provide support for other mining-related projects and initiatives
- Support the Company in mine planning and reserves and resources (R&R) governance including technical reports and disclosure statements
- Work with the Geoscience Mining R&R teams within Technical and Planning to ensure mine design and reporting are in full compliance with all applicable standards and regulations
- Lead and collaborate with site and project leads to improve development of mine life extension options
- Drive implementation of and alignment to Tecks closure standard to minimize liabilities with respect to mine design and mining operations
Qualifications
- . Engineering or equivalent in Mining Civil or Geotechnical specializations
- Minimum 15 years varied work experience in related and complimentary field
- Registered or has ability to register as a professional engineer
- Prior experience at an operating base or precious metal site is required. Experience at multiple operating sites is an asset
- Prior experience with Conceptual Scoping Pre-feasibility or Feasibility studies is an asset
- Good understanding of business value drivers and use of business logic in decision making
- Strong open pit mine planning experience from short medium to long range planning
- Prior experience leading LOM planning processes at an operating site. Additional underground experience is considered an asset
- Experienced with and continues to be an active user of mine design planning and strategic optimization software such as Whittle Vulcan Deswik MineSight Minemax and COMET
- Understanding of R&R reporting guidelines through Canadian Institute of Mining
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record to work optimally and collaboratively with multi-functional teams
- Strong interpersonal skills and personal efficiency
- Ability to travel 25% of the time
$160395 - $198135 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 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:
Salary Range:
CAD $160395 - $198135
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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