Business Improvement Specialist Co-op

Teck Resources Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited is offering a Business Improvement Co-op position based in Vancouver. This role invites students to engage with impactful improvement initiatives across their operations, fostering analytical and interpersonal skills in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will report directly to senior leaders and gain valuable experience while working on real-world mining challenges. The co-op duration is 8 months, starting September 2025, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Canada's leading mining companies.

Benefits

Financial assistance for travel costs and co-op fees

Mentorship from experienced specialists

Opportunities for professional positions upon graduation

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant engineering degree program.
• Solid understanding of mining industry fundamentals.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and sponsor safety and environmental rules.
• Build performance tracking dashboards using Excel and PowerBI.
• Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mining, Chemical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

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Application Deadline: Friday, July 14, 2025 (we will review applications on a rolling-basis)

Duration:8 months

Positions Available: 1

Start Date:Monday, September 8, 2025

Reporting to the Lead, Business Improvement, the Business Improvement Co-op is a frontline change agent for the Central Improvement team’s clients. Primarily responsible for the execution of Teck’s improvement pipeline initiatives to achieve clearly demonstrable and sustainable value across all our operations. The successful candidate will have the chance to collaborate with senior leaders across the company, and work with OEMs, experts in our corporate, operations & maintenance groups. We are specifically looking for an individual with outstanding analytical skills to tackle large and ambiguous business problems, and superb interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams in developing sustainable solutions.

If you are not currently located in the area of this co-op position, you must be willing to either commute or relocate to the surrounding area for the entire duration of the co-op term.You must also currently be a student enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution and will be enrolled throughout the duration of the co-op term (you will also be returning back to the post-secondary institution once the co-op term is completed). Proof of a valid work permit will also be required, if applicable.

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

Why consider Teck Resources Limited for your Co-op Placement?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a comprehensive student experience comprised of relevant, hands-on work, vibrant social activities, extensive networking opportunities, and rich professional development. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun, joining us means embracinga fulfilling and dynamic co-op adventure.

In addition to excellent compensation, Teck co-ops receive a variety of advantages including but not limited to:

Financial assistance to help with travel costs and co-op fees

Opportunity to develop technical skills and gain practical experience while applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations and projects

Enjoy mentorship and guidance from experienced specialists in their respective fields

Receive primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation

Headquartered inVancouver, British Columbia, Teck Resources Limited is one of Canada’s leading mining companies committed to innovation and continuous improvement, while ensuring everyone goes home safe and healthy every day. We work with a sense of personal responsibility and genuine care for the people, communities and lands which we are entrusted. We all share a strong sense of purpose at Teck, and each day we are guided by our values in how we operate and conduct ourselves.

Located in the heart of Downtown, Vancouver, and nestled between the mountains and Pacific Ocean, you will find globally-inspired cuisines and world famous natural wonders in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to work (and adventure) in one of the most sustainable cities in the world!

Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

Be the primary source of reliable data and rock-solid analysis, providing the fact base the Teck’s Central Improvement team uses to make decisions in real time

Provide rigor and accuracy to the improvement effort. As the chief source of insight based on the data, facilitate the prioritization of improvement opportunities, and use root cause analysis to help resolve day-to-day issues with implementation

Build performance tracking dashboards using tools like Excel and PowerBI

Develop implementation plans for portfolio of initiatives that have clear arguments and consensus from key stakeholders, aligned with Teck strategic pipeline

Track the performance of your improvement initiatives using Value Driver Trees and customized KPI dashboards to quantify value delivery

Collaborate with teams to proactively identify risks, issues and/or opportunities to ensure the maximum business value delivered

Collaborate with site counterparts, sharing your skills and building relationships across Teck’s operations, using your network to ensure improvement plans are firmly based on the real-world your clients operate in

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in mining engineering (preference), chemical engineering / metallurgical engineering (preference), geological, mechanical, industrial or civil engineering

Excellence in effective communication: articulating key messages & storytelling

Adaptable: comfortable with working in ambiguous and unstructured settings

Problem Solving: able to prioritize and frame complex problems while identifying solutions quickly

Bias for action: seeks to move from analysis to action as quickly as possible

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and ability to rapidly build and nurture working relationships

Solid understanding of mining industry fundamentals

Able to articulate complex concepts clearly for audiences with diverse backgrounds (technical and non-technical)

Comfortable in discussions with Senior leadership and working in ambiguous, rapidly changing settings

Able to work effectively independently as well as part of the team

Proven ability to learn innovative technologies and platforms quickly, accurately, and efficiently

Anticipated travel requirement is up to 50%

Experience in the deployment of Continuous Improvement programs within mining industry would be considered an asset

Fluency in Spanish is an asset

Salary Range: $4,700 - $6,000 / Month

Salary is commensurate with the number of academic semesters and prior co-op experiences completed.