Principal Resource Geologist

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About our Vancouver OfficeLocated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.
Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.
Role OverviewStrategic Planning (SP) at Highland Valley Copper (HVC) is responsible for ensuring the long‑term (3+ year) value and resiliency of the operation. The Geology function within SP provides authoritative geological and resource knowledge across all four pits to ensure optimal extraction of value across the full mining value chain.
As Principal Resource Geologist, you are the technical authority and accountable owner of the HVC Mineral Resource Models. You provide oversight, assurance, and governance for resource model development, updates, and application, ensuring models are technically robust, auditable, fit‑for‑purpose, and consistently applied across Life of Asset (LOA) planning, reserves, mine planning, and strategic decision‑making.
This role extends beyond model construction to include coordination and alignment with downstream users of the models-including planning, engineering, operations, metallurgy, and projects-to ensure correct interpretation, appropriate use, and clear communication of uncertainty and risk. You will set standards, define workflows and expectations, and ensure consistency in how resource models inform business decisions at HVC.
You are a recognized technical leader with deep expertise in geostatistics, estimation, and complex porphyry systems, combined with the judgment and influence required to guide high‑impact decisions. You are expected to mentor senior practitioners, and influence across disciplines.
This position reports to the Chief Geologist - HVC, SP Geology, and is based in Vancouver, BC, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week. Regular travel to HVC is required (approximately 1 week every 4-6 weeks, with additional travel as business needs dictate).
Key ResponsibilitiesSafety & Leadership
Act as a courageous and visible safety leader by actively promoting, endorsing, and role‑modeling Teck’s safety, environmental, and sustainability values in all interactions and decisions
Take proactive ownership of safety performance by identifying improvement opportunities, engaging stakeholders, and driving actions through to measurable outcomes
Actively participate in safety conversations, field engagements, and risk assessments to reinforce a strong safety culture
Embed safety, hazard awareness, and risk‑based thinking into all geological modelling activities, workflows, and decision‑support processes
Technical Authority & Governance
Serve as the technical authority for Mineral Resource Models at HVC, accountable for methodology selection, assumptions, validation, and model integrity
Establish, maintain, and evolve standards, guidelines, and best practices for resource modelling, estimation, and classification at HVC
Provide technical sign‑off and assurance for resource models used in LOA planning, strategic studies, projects, and public disclosure.
Resource & Reserve Oversight
Provide senior leadership and technical oversight of the annual Resource and Reserve (R&R) process, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external reporting codes
Interface with Qualified Persons, auditors, and reviewers, addressing technical challenges and defending methodologies and outcomes
Cross-Functional Coordination & Model Use
Lead engagement with mine planning, engineering, metallurgy, operations, and projects teams to ensure appropriate and consistent use of resource models
Clearly communicate model assumptions, limitations, uncertainty, and risk to non‑geologists to support informed business decisions
Resolve technical misalignment between resource models and downstream applications
Geological Understanding & Model Evolution
Maintain and continuously refine a deep understanding of the HVC mineral system and its spatial, geological, and metallurgical controls
Oversee the integration of geology, structure, geochemistry, geophysics, geometallurgy, and production reconciliation into evolving models
Guide decisions on model resolution, estimation approaches, and classification strategies aligned with business objectives
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Champion the adoption of advanced and fit‑for‑purpose modelling approaches, including rapid modelling workflows, conditional simulation, uncertainty analysis, and scenario evaluation
Evaluate advanced modelling and planning techniques leading piloting and implementation where value is demonstrated
Strategic Programs & Advisory Role
Provide senior technical input into the design and prioritization of resource confidence, geometallurgical, geotechnical, and expansion/exploration programs
Act as a trusted advisor to Strategic Planning and site leadership on resource‑related risks, opportunities, and trade‑offs
Capability Building & Mentorship
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and coaching to senior and developing geoscientists across HVC and Teck
Build organizational capability by sharing knowledge, reviewing work, and fostering a culture of inclusive technical excellence and rigor.
Qualifications
Degree in Geoscience or a related discipline (e.G., geostatistics, geometallurgy, geochemistry). MSc or PhD strongly preferred;
Registered ProfessionalGeoscientist (or eligible) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
12+ years of progressive experience in resource geology within mining operations, advanced projects, or applied research, including significant experience at a senior level;
Demonstrated accountability for complex resource models supporting LOA planning, reserves, and strategic investment decisions
Expert-level understanding of geostatistics, estimation theory, resource classification, and uncertainty management
Advanced proficiency in 3D geological modelling and estimation software (Leapfrog GEO, EDGE required;
Vulcan or equivalent anasset)
Extensive experience with porphyry copper deposits and large, complex open pit operations
Strong background in geochemistry and integrated multi-disciplinary data analysis across the mining value chain
Advanced quantitative and analytical skills, including expert use of R, Python, ioGAS, or similar tools;
experience applying data science or machine learning techniques to geological problems is an asset
Proven ability to influence without authority and operate effectively across disciplines and organizational boundariesExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Leadership Competencies
Demonstrates visible leadership in health, safety, environment, community, and sustainability
Proven ability to build cross‑functional partnerships through collaborative influence and constructive feedback, ensuring stakeholders feel supported
Demonstrates emotional intelligence while challenging the status quo to ensure a culture of mutual respect
Acts with integrity, sound judgment, and accountability, setting the technical and ethical standard for others
Thinks strategically, balancing technical rigor with business value and practicality
Drives results through influence, prioritization, and disciplined execution
Understands and navigates organizational systems, processes, and governance to achieve outcomes.
Pay RangeCAD $138,000 - $170,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why TeckAt 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.
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