Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals (SERA)

Teck Resources Limited; Trail; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Profit Sharing

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Extended Health Care

Dental & Vision Care

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation & Holidays

Telemedicine

EFAP

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited’s Trail Operations in Trail, BC, seeks a Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals to secure provincial and federal permits for capital projects and to lead SERA workstreams in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication to coordinate with engineering, operations, regulators, Indigenous Nations, and communities, ensuring compliance and project milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related field such as environmental planning, 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

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Identify and secure all required approvals under relevant legislation, including provincial permits under the BC Environmental Management Act and Water Sustainability Act, and if applicable approvals or notifications under the BC Environmental Assessment Act and federal legislation
• Lead, develop and execute comprehensive strategies for regulatory approvals and Indigenous and community engagement aligned with project schedule and milestones
• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality permitting applications ensuring appropriate internal expert, legal and senior management reviews
• Central relationship holder with regulatory agencies, Indigenous Nations, and local governments and communities in relation to the projects
• Manage application review processes, including coordinating responses to reviewer comments and negotiation of draft permit conditions
• Manage budgets, schedule, and scope of the SERA components of projects
• Identify and manage 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
• Work closely with the project engineering, operational, construction, legal, and corporate teams to support integration of environmental and social requirements into project design and construction execution
• Provide regular reporting and briefings to senior leadership, on permitting status, Indigenous engagement progress, key risks and mitigation actions
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Safety leadership

Indigenous engagement

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Degree or diploma in a related field

Job description

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

The Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals is accountable for securing regulatory approvals for capital growth projects in alignment with provincial and federal regulatory frameworks. The Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals is responsible for leading all social, environmental, and regulatory approvals (SERA) workstreams for project work based in Trail, British Columbia. The Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals will functionally report to the Superintendent, Environmental Management and will also report through a project framework to a Project Director, Growth Projects.

To be successful in this role we require someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, who is skilled at building and maintaining relationships. This is vital as you will be working with many partners, including engineering and operational teams, external consultants, government agencies, Indigenous Nations, and local communities. We are looking for someone who has strong technical comprehension and writing skills, is a motivated self-starter, and can collaborate well with a team in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Identify and secure all required approvals under relevant legislation, including provincial permits under the BC Environmental Management Act and Water Sustainability Act, and if applicable approvals or notifications under the BC Environmental Assessment Act and federal legislation
• Lead, develop and execute comprehensive strategies for regulatory approvals and Indigenous and community engagement aligned with project schedule and milestones
• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality permitting applications ensuring appropriate internal expert, legal and senior management reviews
• Central relationship holder with regulatory agencies, Indigenous Nations, and local governments and communities in relation to the projects
• Manage application review processes, including coordinating responses to reviewer comments and negotiation of draft permit conditions
• Manage budgets, schedule, and scope of the SERA components of projects
• Identify and manage 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
• Work closely with the project engineering, operational, construction, legal, and corporate teams to support integration of environmental and social requirements into project design and construction execution
• Provide regular reporting and briefings to senior leadership, on permitting status, Indigenous engagement progress, key risks and mitigation actions
• Performs other related duties as required

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
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Profit Share Plan
• Health Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Extended Health Care
• Dental and Vision Care
• 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)

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.