QUALITY AND RISK SPECIALIST

Delivering Projects at Teck   Teck’s Project Development Group (PDG) provides leadership, guidance, expertise, and support to deliver projects at Teck.
We partner with our Business Unit Owners to deliver Teck's major projects, carrying a project portfolio of studies, water program projects, capital infrastructure, and large development projects.
Job Summary   Reporting to the Project Director of their assigned project, the Quality and Risk Specialist will guide the development and implementation of Teck’s Quality Management Plan and Risk Management Plan, ensuring compliance with all required corporate standards during the initiation, development and completion of each stage of a project.
This position will be assigned to a Study Stage project.
You are risk-minded and passionate about applying quality and risk management practices to drive project success.
You are also an example of effective relationship building through transparency, trust, and respect, and are comfortable working across all levels of an organization.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with outstanding communication and social skills, who has strong critical thinking and data-analytical capabilities with the ability to work across a broad range of project fields and navigate between internal and external project partners.
This role also reports functionally to the Project Development Group’s Quality Manager for alignment with corporate standards, functional continual improvement, development, and career planning.
This position is based in Vancouver, BC, and travel to and from the project site may be required.
Responsibilities.
Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures   Risk Management.
Implement, monitor, and continually improve the project’s Risk Management Plan, ensuring it is up-to-date and conforms to Teck’s Risk Management overviews and standards Maintain, monitor, and continually improve the project risk register Develop risk management requirements for key consultants and contractors, engage with them post-award to ensure effective risk management performance, and integrate key risks into overall risk register Support the planning and execution of risk workshops Facilitate risk identification and risk assessment processes Conduct regular meetings with Risk Owners and Control Owners to monitor risks and evaluate the progress of mitigation plans and actions Support and work closely with Project Controls in risk quantification activities Coordinate and support risk management training and continuous learning   Quality Management.
Develop, implement, and continually improve the risk-based project quality management plan (QMP) and ensure it is up-to-date and conforms to Teck requirements Ensure conformance with corporate project delivery standards and support the effective application of corporate governance and assurance processes Support the development of project quality objectives and quality metrics, and monitor, evaluate and regularly report on quality performance, including risks, issues, and concerns Lead the development of project quality management requirements, including quality management Scope of Work for external providers Actively use the contract agreement and Teck’s QMP to coordinate external quality management activities and drive performance Review relevant quality deliverables, such as quality plans, and monitor performance Lead auditing and/or surveillance activities, both internal and external (service providers and contractors) Participate in relevant 3rd party quality activities such as Supplier Quality programs to ensure project quality requirements are met Ensure non-conformances, corrective actions, or opportunities for improvement (internal and external) are properly actioned and resolved Provide or support training to strengthen project team’s understanding of ISO and PDG’s Quality Management System   General.
Interface, integrate, and collaborate with all relevant project partners including internal Teck Owner-Operator, Engineering Service Providers, Contractors, etc.
Take initiatives to improve understanding of the Risk and Quality Management System among team members with the aim of building a risk and quality culture Routine project data collection, analysis and reporting for risk and quality Collection of lessons learned for quality and risk Support lessons learned exercises in conjunction with Project Director / Project Manager Qualifications.
Minimum 5 years of experience in major mining project or equivalent capital-intensive industrial or infrastructure project (e.
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railways, ports, manufacturing, processing plants, etc.) Minimum 5 years of experience in Risk Management and Quality Management on major capital projects Solid understanding and experience with Risk Management Systems and Quality Management Systems Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field Knowledge of delivery approaches for large construction projects and the integration or application of quality management practices based on those approaches Expertise in developing and implementing project risk management plans and project quality management plans from varying perspectives, i.
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owner, service provider, or contractor Experience working within an Owner’s team, an asset Facilitation experience, an asset Formal training or certification in Risk Management, Quality Management, or auditing, an asset Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook / Word / Excel / Visio / PowerPoint) and SharePoint Proficiency in developing tools using MS Power Platform or other similar digital applications, an asset Professional proficiency in Spanish, an asset 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.
$   The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
About Teck At Teck, we value diversity.
Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.
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.
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, as well as investments in energy assets.
Teck has been named one of  Canada’s Top 100 Employers  for seven consecutive years.
Teck has also been named to the Forbes list of the  World’s Best Employers  for the past two years and is one of  Canada's Top Employers for Young People.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.
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