Senior Engagement Specialist (Contract)

Senior Engagement Specialist (Contract)

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Closing Date: January 31, 2025

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.

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, are responsible for Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centres of excellence and business partnering.

The Senior Engagement Specialist will be pivotal in supporting the organizational change management (OCM) strategy for the transformation program in our technology department (Teck Digital Systems). As part of the OCM Team within the Program’s Transformation Management Office, you will work closely with the OCM Lead to integrate communications and engagement strategies and plans into the larger OCM plan. This will be a 6-month contract to start.

Working closely with a range of collaborators, from senior leadership to impacted employees, you will develop and implement a coordinated communications and engagement strategy that aligns with Teck’s values and supports a seamless transition to new ways of working. This is a fast-paced, sophisticated program with many deliverables, requiring an individual with experience in supporting transformation or large-scaled change initiatives, as well as the resiliency and focus to maintain execution at a high-level.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Build and implement communications and engagement strategy, and associated deliverables, for a key strategic transformation initiative within our technology group
• Own the execution of communications plans and handle key communications channels (i.e Teams channels)
• Define and use appropriate objective-based communication strategies that support positive project outcomes
• Contextualize change to broader Teck transformation activities, in communications approach and materials
• Advise, coach, and support senior leaders in the pursuit of employee engagement, effective storytelling and communications in support of transformation and change
• Develop key messages for transformation initiatives, leadership and key collaborators
• Lead junior team members, when required, on project deliverables
• Innovate and continuously evolve current engagement channels, routines and rituals to best serve engagement and project objectives
• Analyze communication events and activities to measure engagement and re-strategize based on metrics

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years' experience in internal communications/employee engagement
• Must have 10+ years’ experience leading the communication and engagement strategy and roll-out of large scale, change-related initiatives or projects
• Must possess foundational knowledge of change management principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and relationship-building skills
• Experience and confidence in providing strategic advice and guidance to leadership
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a collaborative, team setting
• Proven ability to build programs and methods for engaging stakeholders toward the success of a goal/business outcome
• Demonstrated ability to create clear measurable communication/engagement outcomes and report project progress through appropriate key performance indicators
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, problem solve, stay organized and manage multiple assignments
• Technically proficient - must have strong skills and experience of the O365 suite (SharePoint is a must) and other communication and engagement platforms (i.e. email software)
• Experience with creative design and editing tools is a benefit (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, After Effects, Camtasia etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain and ensure accuracy
• Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to measure their own effectiveness and demonstrate value

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

As a contractor, you’ll add your expertise and work alongside experienced professionals on projects that challenge and inspire. We’re dedicated to fostering your growth through coaching, training, and a commitment to safety. Your contributions will make a difference, not just in your career, but in our ongoing success. Teck offers a wide array of permanent career opportunities and your role as a contractor can be a stepping stone to exploring different positions within our organization. We’re committed to helping you chart a dynamic and rewarding career path.

The actual wage rate offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.