Coordinator, Indigenous Economies

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operation sis Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.
Located approximately 17 kilometers west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences.

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.

Embrace 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, fostering 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 changes are not just encouraged but expected.

We are seeking an engaging, collaborative, and values-driven professional to join our Community and Indigenous Relations team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Indigenous Economies, the Coordinator, Indigenous Economies will play a key role in advancing commitments to Indigenous Governments and Organizations by supporting Indigenous employment, retention, and economic participation at Highland Valley Copper.

This role blends relationship-building with strong analytical capability. The successful candidate will work across teams and with external partners to track, analyze, and communicate workforce, procurement, and economic participation data to support informed decision-making and demonstrate impact.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader by adhering to and promoting environmental, health, and safety standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and support the implementation and tracking of agreements with Indigenous Governments and Organizations related to employment, training, contracting, procurement, and business development commitments.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance Indigenous workforce participation, capacity-building, retention, supplier development, and long-term economic opportunities.
• Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous partners, community organizations, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support and participate in engagement activities including site tours, open houses, career fairs, workshops, and community events (including occasional evenings and weekends).
• Maintain accurate records and manage reporting systems, databases, and tools used to track employment, training, contracting, and procurement outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and present data through reports, dashboards, and presentations to support leadership decisions and demonstrate performance against commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Human Resources, Indigenous Studies, Community Development, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Indigenous relations, workforce or economic development, HR, community relations, or project coordination; experience in mining or natural resources is an asset.
• Candidates without formal education will only be considered where they demonstrate extensive (8–10+ years), directly relevant experience with clear evidence of progressive responsibility and measurable impact.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling highly sensitive information, including…