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Sustainability Programs Officer
Teck
Location: Vancouver Head Office - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Last Date: July 18, 2011
Job Posting
Sustainability Programs Officer
Vancouver Head Office - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Posted: July 5, 2011
Closing Date: July 18, 2011
Contact: hr.van@teck.com
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TCK.A and TCK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK. Further information about Teck can be found at
www.teck.com .
We are currently seeking an individual in the role of:
Sustainability Programs Officer
Temporary 1-Year Term
(Maternity Leave Coverage)
Reporting to the Vice President, Sustainability, the Sustainability Programs Officer provides leadership for Teck's voluntary commitments, sustainability reporting and external assurance. The position supervises the Sustainability Programs Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
Sustainability Report
Manage the development, internal approvals, publication and distribution of Teck's printed and online Sustainability Reports
Manage external assurance of Teck's sustainability report, including the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Assurance framework and the review panel process
Develop, implement and manage the workplan
Lead the materiality analysis
Coordinate the implementation of the report improvement plan and review panels recommendations
Coordinate communications plan for the report (distribution, updating COP, award entries, etc.)
Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Initiative Leader
Act as Teck representative to Mining Association of Canada (MAC) for the TSM program
Participate in TSM meeting and conference calls
Lead the Teck TSM Coordinators working group
Meet the company verification and reporting requirements (annual self-assessments, external verification, company profile, CEO letter)
Continue to facilitate implementation of the TSM Improvement Plan
Update progress and results to senior management
External Benchmarking Questionnaires Analyst Reports
Coordinate the completion of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) questionnaire and response to Sustainability analyst reports/questionnaires such as Vigeo and Jantzi/Sustainalytics
Other Associations
Act as Teck contact for United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) LEAD, Network for Business Sustainability Leadership Council, other sustainability-related associations.
Qualifications:
More than 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
Degree in sciences, social sciences, sustainability, social policy or other related fields and advanced degree (e.g. Masters) is an advantage.
Knowledge of international sustainability initiatives, voluntary reporting guidelines and best practices in sustainability reporting
Familiarity with the extractives sector and sustainability related topics.
Skilled written and verbal communicator; able to present complex concepts clearly
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Results-oriented with excellent organizational, planning and decision making skills.
Knowledge and experience of international principles and best practice related to communities and social responsibility e.g. International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), UN Global Compact, UN Millennium Development Goals, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
Computer literacy in Microsoft programs and other IT programs
Experience in auditing/measuring sustainability performance an asset
Qualified candidates are requested to forward a cover letter and resume to
hr.van@teck.com before July 18, 2011.
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.
Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.
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