Co-op Student, Human Resources

Taseko Mines is a dynamic international mining company, headquartered in Vancouver. Taseko owns (75%) and operates the state-of-the-art Gibraltar Mine in central British Columbia near Williams Lake. Gibraltar is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada and has a 700-person workforce. Gibraltar has a long mine life and produces an average of 140 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum per year. Gibraltar is a cornerstone of the regional economy and an example of great Canadian mining in action.

At Taseko Mines, we’re proud to call British Columbia our home. We are looking for an enthusiastic student for a co-op work term who is interested in living in Williams Lake and looking to obtain a vast scope of HR work experience. The Human Resources department offers a variety of interesting assignments for student employees. Through your work term you could gain exposure in several key areas of the Human Resources profession, including Recruitment and Retention, Training, Health and Safety, Employee Benefits, and Labour Relations. The chosen student could start as early as May 2022, but alternative start dates may be considered. Preference would be for an 8-month work-term, however, for the right fit, shorter or longer terms can be discussed.

The Benefits

• Paid relocation expenses and company arranged and subsidized housing accommodations.
• Transportation to and from the mine site each day.
• Every second Friday off.
• Company paid Co-op fees.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities.
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball.
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking.
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities.
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Create an annual engagement survey for all employees in order to obtain valuable information for the Company’s ongoing recruitment and retention strategies. Maintain the documentation as needed and provide updates and recommendations throughout work-term.
• Assist in HR filing, with both hard copies and electronic systems.
• Assisting with collecting and storing approved photographs of the mine site to use on the Company’s social media platforms.
• Supporting various recruitment initiatives such as employee sign on paperwork, creating personnel files, conducting orientation presentations, and administering lockers where applicable.
• Other responsibilities and projects can be considered depending on the strengths and interests of the successful applicant.
  
  

Qualifications

• Individual must be self-motivated, computer literate, and must communicate well both written and orally.
• Experience with an industrial work environment would be a definite asset. Prior HR work experience is also an asset.
• Working towards a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Canadian driver’s license.