Coordinator, Indigenous Economies

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.

 
Located approximately 17 kilometers west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences. 

Role Overview

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.

Embrace Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value, central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, fostering a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you'll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive changes are not just encouraged but expected.

We are seeking an engaging, collaborative, and values-driven professional to join our Community and Indigenous Relations team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Indigenous Economies, the Coordinator, Indigenous Economies will play a key role in advancing commitments to Indigenous Governments and Organizations by supporting Indigenous employment, retention, and economic participation at Highland Valley Copper.

This role blends relationship-building with strong analytical capability. The successful candidate will work across teams and with external partners to track, analyze, and communicate workforce, procurement, and economic participation data to support informed decision-making and demonstrate impact

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader by adhering to and promoting environmental, health, and safety standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and support the implementation and tracking of agreements with Indigenous Governments and Organizations related to employment, training, contracting, procurement, and business development commitments.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance Indigenous workforce participation, capacity-building, retention, supplier development, and long-term economic opportunities.
• Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous partners, community organizations, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support and participate in engagement activities including site tours, open houses, career fairs, workshops, and community events (including occasional evenings and weekends).
• Maintain accurate records and manage reporting systems, databases, and tools used to track employment, training, contracting, and procurement outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and present data through reports, dashboards, and presentations to support leadership decisions and demonstrate performance against commitments.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Human Resources, Indigenous Studies, Community Development, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Indigenous relations, workforce or economic development, HR, community relations, or project coordination; experience in mining or natural resources is an asset.
• Candidates without formal education will only be considered where they demonstrate extensive (8–10+ years), directly relevant experience with clear evidence of progressive responsibility and measurable impact.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling highly sensitive information, including community, employment, and procurement data; strict adherence to confidentiality expectations is essential
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required, including the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear insights and meaningful presentations (Power BI or similar tools are an asset).
• Proven ability to build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships and effectively navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating initiatives or programs, managing competing priorities, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical, operational, and data-driven information into clear and simple messaging for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and understanding of Indigenous histories, values, and protocols, gained through direct experience working with Indigenous communities or partners.

Pay Range: CAD $76,000 - $94,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Working Conditions:

• Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
• Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members. 

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 Coordinator, Indigenous Economies role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 54414 | Job Category: Environment & Sustainability | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site