Sustainability Programs Officer

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TCK.A and TCK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK. 

Position Overview: 

We are currently seeking an individual in the role of Sustainability Programs Officer for a temporary 1-Year term (Maternity Leave Coverage).

Reporting to the Vice President, Sustainability, the Sustainability Programs Officer provides leadership for Teck's voluntary commitments, sustainability reporting and external assurance.  The position supervises the Sustainability Programs Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Sustainability Report:

• Manage the development, internal approvals, publication and distribution of Teck's printed and online Sustainability Reports
• Manage external assurance of Teck's sustainability report, including the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Assurance framework and the review panel process
• Develop, implement and manage the workplan
• Lead the materiality analysis
• Coordinate the implementation of the report improvement plan and review panel's recommendations
• Coordinate communications plan for the report (distribution, updating COP, award entries, etc.)

Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Initiative Leader:

• Act as Teck representative to Mining Association of Canada (MAC) for the TSM program
• Participate in TSM meeting and conference calls
• Lead the Teck TSM Coordinators working group
• Meet the company verification and reporting requirements (annual self-assessments, external verification, company profile, CEO letter)
• Continue to facilitate implementation of the TSM Improvement Plan
• Update progress and results to senior management

External Benchmarking Questionnaires Analyst Reports:

• Coordinate the completion of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) questionnaire and response to Sustainability analyst reports/questionnaires such as Vigeo and Jantzi/Sustainalytics

Other Associations:

• Act as Teck contact for United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) LEAD, Network for Business Sustainability Leadership Council, other sustainability-related associations.

Qualifications:

• More than 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Degree in sciences, social sciences, sustainability, social policy or other related fields and advanced degree (e.g. Masters) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of international sustainability initiatives, voluntary reporting guidelines and best practices in sustainability reporting
• Familiarity with the extractives sector and sustainability related topics.
• Skilled written and verbal communicator; able to present complex concepts clearly
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Results-oriented with excellent organizational, planning and decision making skills.
• Knowledge and experience of international principles and best practice related to communities and social responsibility e.g. International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), UN Global Compact, UN Millennium Development Goals, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
• Computer literacy in Microsoft programs and other IT programs
• Experience in auditing/measuring sustainability performance an asset

To Apply: 

Qualified candidates are requested to please forward a cover letter and resume to before July 18, 2011.