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

About Trail Operations

Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.

Role Overview

Reporting functionally to the Superintendent, Environmental Management and through the project framework to a Project Director, Growth Projects, the Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals is responsible for leading Social, Environmental and Regulatory Approvals (SERA) workstreams for capital growth projects at Trail Operations in Trail, British Columbia.

This role is accountable for securing regulatory approvals in alignment with applicable provincial and federal regulatory frameworks to support the successful advancement of growth projects.

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
Identify and secure all required regulatory approvals under applicable legislation, including provincial permits under the BC Environmental Management Act and Water Sustainability Act, as well as any applicable approvals or notifications under the BC Environmental Assessment Act and federal legislation.
Lead, develop and implement strategies for regulatory approvals, Indigenous and community engagement aligned with project schedule and milestones.
Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality permitting applications, coordinating reviews with internal subject matter experts, legal counsel, and senior management.
Central relationship holder with regulatory agencies, Indigenous Nations, and local governments and communities in relation to the projects.
Lead application review processes, including coordinating responses to reviewer comments and negotiation of draft permit conditions.
Lead budgets, schedule, and scope of the SERA components of projects.
Identify and lead environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder risks, maintain a SERA risk register integrated with overall project risk management, and develop strategies to protect schedule, cost, and reputation.
Collaborate with project engineering, operations, construction, legal, and corporate teams to integrate environmental and social requirements into project design and construction execution.
Provide regular updates and briefings to senior leadership on permitting status, Indigenous engagement progress, key risks, and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in a related field, such as environmental planning or environmental science, natural resource fields such as biology or forestry, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 10 years demonstrated ability leading the regulatory aspects of complex major capital projects in an industrial environment, that were subject to major permitting and/or environmental assessment processes, preferably in BC
Specific knowledge and experience with permitting in British Columbia under the Environmental Management Act, Water Sustainability Act, and Environmental Assessment Act. Federal permitting experience is an asset
Experience in meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous Nations, regulatory agencies, and other communities of interest
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Direct experience in the smelting or refining industry and experience supporting construction-phase environmental are assets

Benefits

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
Employer and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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Pay Range: CAD $121,800 - $162,000 per year

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

Why 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 Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals (SERA) 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: 54259 | Job Category: Environment & Sustainability | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site