Technician Trainee, Metallurgy & Technology

Teck Resources Limited

• $73K — $103K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a recognized Institute of Technology or university in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences required.
  • Preference for candidates with knowledge of physical, chemical and metallurgical processes.
  • Working towards or eligible for registration with ASTTBC is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team essential.
  • Highly organized self-starter with strong time management skills necessary.
  • Proficient in MS Office and experience with metallurgical modeling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety initiatives by adhering to safety and environmental protocols.
  • Operate and troubleshoot laboratory and pilot-scale equipment.
  • Assist in the design and construction of lab setups and pilot-scale configurations.
  • Update process drawings including flowsheets and P&IDs.
  • Conduct technical investigations and gather data through plant sampling and measurements.
  • Compile technical data and perform preliminary analyses.
  • Support process development and project handover phases.
  • Write detailed reports on test work and sampling activities.
  • Communicate effectively with various personnel including supervisors and tradespeople.

Benefits

  • Regular full-time employment with opportunities for skill development.
  • Involvement in diverse project activities across different plants.
  • Flexible work schedule, primarily a 5x2 but may include nights.
  • Potential for career advancement through the Technician Starting Schedule.
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9/24/26

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Job Description

Technician Trainee, Metallurgy & Technology

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

Role Overview

A vacancy exists in the Metallurgy and Technology Team for a Technician Trainee, Metallurgy and Technology, who will report to a superintendent or their designate.

The job group for this role will range between 23 and 31 and be determined based on experience as per the Technician Starting Schedule.

This position will support the Leaching and E&M business areas but may include rotations to other plants or to specific project activities. Please note that the work schedule for this position is primarily 5x2 but may require working on other shifts (including nights) to support plant testing and trials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
  • Operate, troubleshoot and modify laboratory and pilot-scale equipment
  • Assist with design and construction of laboratory and pilot-scale set-ups
  • Assist with updating process drawings, such as flowsheets and P&IDs
  • Assist with technical investigations, including plant sampling, measurement of operating parameters, and visual observations which contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control
  • Provide technical data compiled from various sources, along with preliminary analyses of the data
  • Assist with the process development, start-up, and handover stages of projects
  • Write reports on test work or plant sampling work conducted
  • Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with supervision, trades personnel, project leaders and other technical personnel


Qualifications

  • Graduate of a recognized Institute of Technology or university in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences is required
  • Candidates with working knowledge of physical, chemical and metallurgical processes will be given preference
  • Working towards or eligible for registration with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) would be an asset
  • An ability to work both independently and as part of a team to contribute to the success of a technical group is required
  • Highly organized self-starter with strong time management skills is a must
  • Proficiency in computer systems: MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required • Experience with process data systems and metallurgical modelling software is an asset


Pay Range: CAD $73,516 - $103,808 per year

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

Requisition ID: 54601 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site

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Posting Start Date: 9/24/26

Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Career Status: Experienced

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Career Status: Experienced

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