Manager, US Land and Assets

Closing Date: August 15, 2023

Reporting to the VP, General Counsel & Secretary, TAI, the US Land and Assets Manager is responsible for managing specific Teck assets in the United States, including the US property portfolio, historic data, farm-out opportunities and royalty portfolio. Closely cooperating with the U.S. Exploration, Business Development and Operations management teams, the individual in this position will lead all aspects of the land department including acquisition, disposal, administration, and management of all land interests required for mineral exploration, project development, production, reclamation and maintenance of legacy assets.

Collaborating with other Teck departments, the successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems related to land management for acquisitions, divestitures, exploration, permitting, operations, reclamation and legacy properties for U.S. exploration, business development, projects group, environmental group, and operations. Remote work accommodations will be considered for this role.

The wage scale for this job is $122,200 to $158,100 commensurate with experience and qualifications. This Teck American Incorporated full-time, regular position provides the employee (and their eligible dependents) a comprehensive flexible benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The employee is also covered by Long Term Disability insurance and is able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. In this position, the employee will accrue a minimum of 10 days of vacation leave and 12 paid sick days (1 per month) throughout the calendar year. There are ten paid holidays per year. Other Compensation includes, but is not limited to, annual bonus and profit-sharing.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of Teck’s corporate assets within the US and join our team!

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of Teck’s U.S. active, idle, legacy and royalty assets and intellectual property
• Ensure title is perfected and active royalties are being collected/paid in accordance with the appropriate agreement.
• Maintain all US properties in good standing
• Supervise all activity affecting tenure of US properties
• Secure Confidentiality Agreements ensuring that due diligence on property positions and vendors has been accomplished;
• Research land title for pending acquisitions and monitor competitor activity / Land Status changes / governmental regulations
• Construct and negotiate agreements for acquiring assets by closely collaborating with other departments and for access and use of land during project development;
• Coordinate claim staking activity and coordinate State Lease and Permit acquisitions
• Prepare property acquisitions and dispositions, including evaluation of land status, agreement negotiation, leasing, permitting and staking
• Under authority of Exploration or Operations managers, acquire properties of interest to Teck
• Prepare documents for permitting and bonding of exploration projects
• Coordinate bonding and insurance on agreements, permits and contracts
• Provide expertise and support for regulatory compliance, permit assessment and permit acquisition
• Supervise office personnel including GIS personnel, Land Analyst, Archivist, Office Assistant
• Maintain database of all U.S. properties, agreements, royalties, leases, and claims
• Maintain historical records of land tenure and agreements
• Maintain corporate intellectual property records for U.S. assets
• Provide leadership in the maintenance of administrative systems for the land management function that improve efficiency and support regulatory compliance
• Communicate with government agencies on tenure and permitting matters
• Coordinate land related activities with local, state and federal agencies
• Engage with industry associations and regulators and understand the U.S regulatory environment;
• Prepare business cases and reports regarding land tenure initiatives and present recommendations and status updates for recommendation of strategic asset acquisition or divestiture to appropriate managers
• Evaluate costs and manage budget for the land management function, including supporting annual land and asset budget requests by providing accurate and timely fee and work requirements with options and recommendations informed by project portfolios and evolving business needs.
• Assist the U.S. General Counsel with due diligence requirements on various initiatives
• Collaborate with others to develop new insights and share responsibility in results

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of progressive land management experience with an emphasis on US regulations within the mining industry
• American Association of Professional Landmen designation as a Certified Professional Landman (CPL); or other Professional Landman Certificate would be an asset
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, master’s degree is desirable
• A detail oriented individual, with a systematic approach to asset management and a process driven mentality
• Ability to represent Teck professionally and with integrity while interacting with internal, public and regulatory stakeholders
• Understand and interpret existing land agreements to facilitate operations and decision making and to handle queries/demands from both internal and external sources
• Proficient written and oral English with an outstanding writing and data compilation skills required to develop summaries and technical data rooms for third party review
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Able to travel on a regular basis
• Able to interact with multidisciplinary teams, potential partners and other collaborators with a diverse set of backgrounds
• Proficient communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and nurture positive working relationships
• A results oriented mentality with excellent organizational, planning, program management and decision making skills
• A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, accountability and independent judgment
• Understand the needs of the business, focuses on priorities by setting goals, resolving timelines, delegating resources and measuring results
• Understand how to get things done through formal channels, applying key practices, policies and procedures to achieve objectives
• An energetic individual, able to empower others, and share ownership and accountability for project outcomes
• Focus on priorities, setting objectives and goals, measuring performance and evaluating results
• Able to build a positive rapport with others and is efficient in maintaining relationship through openness, honesty and cooperation
• Has vision and strategy, and innovative thinking

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically. 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.

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. 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. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2019, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the tenth straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.