TECK Communications Coordinator

Closing Date: Sept. 19, 2011

Teck Resources Limited is Canada’s largest diversified resource company. Teck is committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy.

The company has an exciting opportunity for a communications professional to join Teck’s Corporate Affairs team as a Communications Coordinator. You enjoy working in teams and independently and have an understanding of the principles and practices of public relations and will support tactical implementation of communications strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supports the Corporate Affairs group
• Develops and participates in the implementation of various communications plans, advertising, media relations, video and photography projects
• Supports projects such as the company’s Annual Report and Sustainability Report
• Writes various communications materials including news releases, web stories and communications plans
• Conducts research

SKILLS
• Intermediate writing skills with demonstrated potential for more advanced work; includes ability to write first draft of various materials and to proofread material with a high degree of accuracy
• Compile and manage databases and lists
• Attend meetings and prepare meeting notes
• Work in conjunction with senior staff in handling the day-to-day management of projects
• Implement portions of communications plans and/or programs
• Manage supplier relationships
• Knowledge of social media tools and their application to communications
• Intermediate presentation skills
• Strong demonstrable computer skills, in particular with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Developing project management skills
• A team player who brings creativity, enthusiasm and a strategic outlook
• Exemplifies the company’s core values of safety, integrity, excellence, discipline, commitment, teamwork, innovation, and respect

REQUIREMENTS
• 3-5 years experience in the field of corporate communications, media or public relations
• Post secondary education in the area of communications, journalism, or public relations
• College or university degree or equivalent
• Post-secondary courses in public relations, communications or a relevant field
• Developing writing and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Spanish an asset

Please send your resume with cover letter in confidence to hr.van@teck.com. Please reference “Teck Corporate Affairs Posting” in the subject line. No phone calls please. They thank you for your interest in Teck; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, please visit their website

Photo from www.teck.com

About the Author: Eric Yip

Eric is a 3rd year Communications student at SFU. He listens to everything that is out there as long as it sounds good (don't believe it? check out his ipod). He can play the piano, drums and is learning the guitar. He's a huge sports fan and can talk to anyone about any sports out there, even cricket! Sadly, he watches more sports than he plays but he does play hockey and tennis pretty well. He hopes all his sports knowledge comes in handy one day as he wishes to be a sports broadcaster in the future.

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