AddressInternal Job Description
Closing Date: March 14, 2024
Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for an External Affairs Coordinator. Due to anticipated needs, we are currently recruiting for a career oriented individual to fill this role.
Position will be based in Teck Alaska’s Anchorage or Kotzebue Office; work schedule will be Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Government & External Affairs
Responsibilities:
• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Liaise with local and regional governments including the Northwest Arctic Borough, Northwest Arctic Borough School District and local city and tribal governments with respect to Red Dog Operations
• Support work with NANA staff on legislative, public policy and regional concerns related to Red Dog Operations and State lands exploration
• Support development of RDO government relations strategies and issues management
• Manage compliance with all applicable rules and regulations in relation to government affairs activities (e.g. lobbyist registries, reports)
• Support lobby efforts and interacts with elected officials
• Represent Teck professionally in meetings with external audiences
• Liaise with Teck corporate staff and Teck America staff on relevant US federal government matters
• Represent the company’s position in various member associations’ committees, task forces and working groups
• Support the department in budget development for the Government and External Affairs function
External Job Description
Qualifications:
• Minimum three (3) years demonstrated experience in roles of progressively increasing responsibility in the field of local, state or federal government, government affairs, Northwest Alaska regional affairs and community relations.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business, Rural Development or Communications. College degree may be waived if equivalent, extensive related experience can be demonstrated
• Excellent understanding of Northwest Alaska, regional and local political processes and community and regional affairs
• Understand legislative processes in Alaska
• Ability to assist in executing government relations plans and/or programs
• Assist in management of multiple priorities based on relative importance and urgency
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong research, writing and presentation skills
• Understanding of social media tools and their impact on communications
• Strong analytical capabilities and close attention to detail
• Ensure quality control for own product
• Strong demonstrable computer skills, in particular with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Team player and leader who brings creativity, enthusiasm and a strategic outlook
• Ability to handle difficult and challenging assignments
• Contribute to establishing the strategic sustainability and External Affairs direction of the company by participating in the Community and Government Affairs strategic and business planning process
• Exemplify the company’s core values of safety, integrity, excellence, discipline, commitment, teamwork, innovation and respect
About Teck
Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a physical assessment, drug screen and a background check. Red Dog provides excellent benefits to employees including: medical, dental, life, AD&D and long term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and a 401k. Red Dog currently offers a 2x2 (two weeks on & two weeks off) schedule to provide a better work-life balance to our employees.
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
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, as well as investments in energy assets.
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the 2022 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights and is ranked #1 in the Metals and Mining industry on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).
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.
Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
