Community Reporter (Temporary)

Teck Resources Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Fly-in/fly-out schedule

Job summary

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, is seeking a Community Reporter to support local engagement and environmental monitoring at the Red Dog Mine. The role includes field observations, reporting, and collaboration with IRA Councils and City Council, under a two-weeks-on/ two-weeks-off rotation.

You will work on-site in a safety-first culture, with fly-in, fly-out access from Noatak and Kivalina, and provided meals and accommodation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Driver’s License preferred.
• Willingness to travel to Teck’s exploration site and commit to rotation (2 weeks on site, 2 weeks off site).
• Interest in communicating learnings to Teck staff, community members, City Council, and IRA Councils.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in daily safety meetings.
• Participate in safety inductions and inspections.
• Observe and report on wildlife in visible range of project activities.
• Observe exploration activities (soil sampling, environmental monitoring, geophysics, drilling, reclamation).
• Observe operations of the Red Dog Mine as directed.
• Document field observations in Daily Observation Reports.
• Assist with water sampling and monitoring of water intake locations for fish habitat protection.
• Share knowledge about traditional land use and subsistence living in the area.
• Communicate learnings with community members, IRA Councils and City Council.
• Participate and complete trainings in various workplace tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview

Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.

Embracing Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, encouraging a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Community Reporter

Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site

The incumbents will be hired out of Noatak and Kivalina

Reporting to the Lead, Community Programs

Key Responsibilities

• Fully embrace Teck’s core values, which is demonstrated by attending and actively participating in daily safety meetings
• Participate in safety inductions and inspections
• Observe and report on the presence of caribou and other wildlife in visible range of project activities
• Observe and assist with activities related to exploration, which can include soil sampling, environmental monitoring, geophysics, drilling, and reclamation
• Observe operations of the Red Dog Mine as directed
• Document field observations in written Daily Observation Reports
• Observe and assist with the collection of water samples and supporting Teck staff with the ongoing monitoring of water intake locations for the protection of fish habitat
• Share knowledge and information about traditional land use and importance of subsistence living in the area
• Communicate learnings and observations of field exploration activities with community members, IRA Councils and City Council
• Participate and complete trainings in various workplace tasks
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Driver’s License Preferred
• Interest in learning about the mineral exploration process
• Ability to travel to Teck’s exploration site and commit to a rotation schedule (2 week on site, 2 weeks off site)
• Interest in communicating learnings and observations about project activities with Teck staff, community members, City Council, and IRA Councils

Working Conditions:

• Access: Fly in, fly out
• Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.