Portfolio Lead (Contract)

Closing Date: December 27, 2024

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.

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, oversee Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centres of excellence and business partnering.

Reporting to the Program Manager, TDS Copper Growth, the Portfolio Lead is responsible for overseeing the TDS Copper Growth Program (CuGP) planning and delivery execution against the Program Strategic Plan. This outstanding individual will lead program delivery execution as per CuGP policies and procedures, and will be accountable for managing of program budget, actuals and forecast numbers. The successful candidate will further act as a mentor, providing leadership and guidance towards developing a high performing team!

Don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team!

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
  
• Oversee the program curation, progress, and implementation in alignment with the strategic plan and company objectives implementing improvements as necessary
  
• Align the TDS CuGP roadmap to the support Teck and TDS projects and timelines
  
• Manage executive communications alongside both partner and vendor management on behalf of CuGP
  
• Collaborate with PDG, Operational Readiness and Departmental managers to request and acquire required project resources to meet results
  
• Provide transparency into project and program health through published schedules, regular status reporting, and current budget and forecasts
  
• Collaborate directly with the program to define processes and communication protocols
  
• Directly support Program Manager with executive updates, CuGP updates, and ad hoc reporting requests
  
• Adhere to project process compliance for Corporate Applications SOX and related audits
  
• Identify process improvement opportunities
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10 years of project delivery experience
  
• PMP Certification and Agile Scrum Master designation is considered an asset
  
• Practical experience in a Business Analyst, Change Management, or Team Lead role
  
• Strong vendor management capabilities including experience with contracts
  
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills
  
• Practical experience working on projects up to $10M
  
• Meticulous with a propensity for pragmatism; strives to get the job done right
  
• Ability to work with limited information while being adaptable and resilient
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at both technical and executive levels
  
• Outstanding teammate and consensus-builder
  
• 2+ years' experience using Microsoft Project is preferred
  
• Strong analytical skills are proven in previous roles
  
• Familiar with project management principles
  
• Awareness of Organizational Change Management
  
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint
  

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job - we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

As a contractor, you'll add your expertise and work alongside experienced professionals on projects that challenge and inspire. We're dedicated to fostering your growth through coaching, training, and a commitment to safety. Your contributions will make a difference, not just in your career, but in our ongoing success. Teck offers a wide array of permanent career opportunities and your role as a contractor can be a stepping stone to exploring different positions within our organization. We're committed to helping you chart a dynamic and rewarding career path.

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

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person's unique perspective and contribution.

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe. Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources .

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.