What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Reporter position at Teck Resources Limited?
Location:
Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
About Red Dog
Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.
Role Overview
The Community Reporter is responsible for providing field observation support to the Red Dog Mine Aŋarraaq and Aktiġiruq Extension Project.
The incumbents will be hired out of Noatak and Kivalina.
Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Fully embrace Teck's core values, which is demonstrated by attending and actively participating in daily safety meetings
- Participating in safety inductions and inspections
- Observing and reporting on the presence of caribou and other wildlife in visible range of project activities
- Observing and assisting with activities related to exploration, which can include soil sampling, environmental monitoring, geophysics, drilling, and reclamation
- Observing operations of the Red Dog Mine as directed
- Documentation of field observations in written Daily Observation Reports
- Observing and assisting with the collection of water samples and supporting Teck staff with the ongoing monitoring of water intake locations for the protection of fish habitat
- Sharing knowledge and information about traditional land use and importance of subsistence living in the area
- Communicating learnings and observations of field exploration activities with community members, IRA Councils and City Council
- Participating and completing trainings in various workplace tasks
Qualifications
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Interest in learning about the mineral exploration process
- Ability to travel to Teck's exploration site and commit to a rotation schedule (2 week on site, 2 weeks off site)
- Interest in communicating learnings and observations about
Working Conditions
- Access: Fly in, fly out
- Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
- Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters — to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you'll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the
Community Reporter
role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requisition ID: 53131 | Job Category: Other | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: - On-site