Global Data Owner

Teck Resources; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck Resources is seeking a Global Data Owner for Supply Chain Management in Vancouver to oversee data governance and ensure data quality across procurement and supply chain processes. Ideal candidates will have expertise in data management, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience driving data-related initiatives within organizations. Teck offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, making it a great place to grow your career.

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 Support

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in related business processes and data management.
• Excellent judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong understanding of the data domain and its use across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure data quality.
• Oversee data lifecycle management and ensure data availability.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and address compliance issues.

Skills

Data management

Data governance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Management, Information Technology, or Business Administration

Job description

Closing Date: June 12, 2025

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, centers of excellence and business partnering.

The Global Data Owner (GDO), Supply Chain Management (SCM) ensures the accuracy, integrity, and security of data within the Supply domain and across the organization, aligning data practices with organizational standards and goals.

This includes enforcing data governance principles, policies, standards, processes, and procedures globally, while also ensuring alignment with the functional owners, other Global Process Owners and other Global Data Owners for implementing data quality requirements

Reporting to the Global Process Owner, Source to Pay, the GDO, SCM will establish data standards and data quality measures across the supply chain processes for all of Teck. Supply chain data includes vendor master, item master, and material master for SAP alongside transactional data recorded as a part of global Source to Pay processes. It will support other global data owners, specifically in Finance and Enterprise Asset Management, to ensure alignment and clarity of impact across the entirety of Teck’s data strategy and landscape.

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Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
Governance and Compliance:
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and security
• Provide data expertise and guidance on data-related matters
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards
• Ensure process governance, monitoring, compliance across the organization
• Ensure continuous improvement, optimization and strategic alignment
• Support data standardization across the company assets including organizational change management aspects as well as training and coaching
• Ensure alignment with organizational standards, governance policies, and compliance requirements
Data Management:
• Oversee data lifecycle management, including data creation, maintenance, and deletion
• Develop and maintain the data architecture to support business processes
• Ensure data integrity and availability for all business process transactions, reporting, and analytics
• Monitor data and manage quality metrics, focusing on accuracy, completeness and consistency while identifying and resolving data issues promptly
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address compliance issues
• Identify and address bottlenecks or inefficiencies
• Review data requirements to adapt to changing business or technology needs
• Ensure data is managed effectively to support measurement of enterprise performance management outcomes via descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, enabling the organization to position itself within the top quartile Total Shareholder Return (TSR)

Additional Responsibilities

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Partner with business owners, functional teams, GPOs and other GDOs to manage cross-functional and operational dependencies to ensure cohesion across the company
  Partner with business analysts and other stakeholders to ensure data supports business processes and decision-making
• Collaborate with functional owners to ensure master data supports broader service outcomes.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to support data initiatives and projects
• Align with cross-functional teams to minimize silos and enhance integration

Change and Risk Management:

• Proactively identify risks and implement controls to mitigate them.
• Drive process-related change initiatives in alignment with transformation goals

Training and Capability Development:

• Educate and train teams on best practices, tools, and standards.
• Act as a resource for knowledge sharing on process management within the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Data Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience with the related business processes and data. Previous experience in in data management or data governance preferred
• Proficiency in data management and data governance principles
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and tact. Ability to handle confidential information to ensure compliance with PIPA, PIPEDA, and other regional privacy laws
• Strong understanding of the data domain and its use across the enterprise
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality
• Knowledge of data modeling and database design relevant to the business function
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to analyze data and apply critical thinking to resolve issues and suggest solutions and improvements
• Strong planning, project management, and organization skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Familiarity with relevant data privacy and security regulations

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to assess complex business processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose data-driven solutions for improvement
• Deep understanding of internal Teck dynamics, able to utilize corporate intelligence to inform direction an asset
• Strong ability to work across functional and geographical boundaries, building collaborative relationships to drive integration and adoption. Demonstrated success working with all levels of management
• Experience working in an international organization, supporting executive-level decision-making, and implementing cross-organizational initiatives
• Clear communication and influencing skills including strong conflict resolution skills between leaders, business owners and functional teams
• Ability to align data architecture design with strategic objectives while ensuring operational efficiency at a global scale
• Ability to support transformation initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Key Metrics:

• Data quality metrics (accuracy, completeness, consistency) within the business function
• Compliance with data governance policies and standards
• Timeliness and accuracy of data updates and reporting
• User satisfaction with data accessibility and usability
• Reduction in data-related issues and incidents

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.

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

• 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

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Salary Range: $119,000 - $147,000

The actual base salary 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 ofCanada’s Top 100 Employersfor seven consecutive years, listed as one ofCanada's Top Employers for Young Peopleand 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 the2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporationsby 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.