Core Technician

Location

Vancouver, BC | Canada

Job description

Closing Date: March 17, 2024

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Project Geologist, the Core Technician will support the summer drill program at the Schaft Creek project located in Northwestern British Columbia. During the program the Core Technician will work on a rotational basis in a remote camp. This is a seasonal position responsible for supporting the requirements of the 2024 drill program. It is anticipated the position will be temporary position from approximately May 2024 to October 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to safety and environmental rules and procedures 
• Contribute to the safe, productive, and cost-effective delivery of the 2024 Schaft Creek drill program through effective and timely:
  • Measurement and marking of diamond drill core;
  • Collection of geotechnical and rock quality data from drill core;
  • Organization of core boxes and sample bags;
  • Collection of high-resolution core photography;
  • Contribute to a culture of teamwork between all project stakeholders, encourage cooperation and open communication; and
  • Support additional project initiatives, leveraging the successful candidate’s skills and experiences.

 
The above accountabilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a program toward a B.Sc. in Geology or a related discipline and hold or qualify for Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) or Geoscientist-in-Training (G.I.T.) status with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). 
• Eligibility to work in Canada is required.
• Prior experience as a core technician is an asset.
• Experience working in a remote mining exploration camp is an asset.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift sample bags and core boxes up to 50lbs.
• Able to work a rotation schedule and live onsite in a remote camp environment.
• Fluent spoken and written English language skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Occupational First Aid – Level 1 certificate with Transportation Endorsement.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

About Teck

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

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically. 

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. 

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. 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. 

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2020, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the eleventh straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index. 

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