Posted 3 months ago
Senior Metallurgist
@ Teck
Trail, British Columbia
Overview
Teck is hiring a Senior Metallurgist in Trail, BC, for a regular full-time, hybrid role supporting project development and operational improvement at its zinc and lead smelting complex. The work covers metallurgical test programs, geometallurgical modelling, process design, and project construction and commissioning. The posting requires a P.Eng. or eligibility for registration, 8–10 years of metallurgical experience, and states a pay range of CAD $122,000–$150,000 per year.
Pay:
$122,000–$150,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead metallurgical test work programs and analysis
- Develop process design criteria for new flow sheets
- Support construction, commissioning and start-up
- Work with geology and other technical groups
- Lead external technical consultants
Requirements summary:
- P.Eng. or eligible for registration
- 8–10 years metallurgical engineering experience
- Expertise in base and precious metal processing
- Construction and commissioning field experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and Office
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Fields of study | Metallurgical engineering |
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Teck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Vancouver |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 78 |
Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About Trail Operations
Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Project Metallurgy, this position will temporarily report to the Technical Director, Processing while recruitment for the Manager role is underway. The Senior Metallurgist supports project development and operational improvement through expertise in extractive metallurgy and geometallurgy. The role leads metallurgical test work programs, provides technical input to studies and evaluations, and supports process optimization initiatives for new developments, expansions, and existing operations.
This position requires varying levels of domestic and international travel to support project and operating sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety, environmental and social rules and procedures
- Provide metallurgical support and technical mentorship for new projects.
- Conduct metallurgical analysis and technical interpretation of data.
- Work closely with geological staff in selection of samples for test work on new projects to ensure accurate representation of rock types and to assess mineralogical variability.
- Plan and lead metallurgical test work programs to continuously advance geometallurgical understanding.
- Interpret metallurgical results with context from geological models to generate integrated geometallurgical performance models.
- Develop process design criteria for new project flow sheets.
- Interact with other technical groups (geology, mining, marketing, etc.) to advance project development goals.
- Support EPCM firms as the Owner's metallurgical process representative.
- Provide technical support during project construction and implementation phases.
- Develop commissioning plans and assist with the start-up of new process facilities.
- Coordinate metallurgical project activities within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead external technical consultants, including development of work scopes, supervising progress and deliverables, and ensuring objectives are met.
- Participate in strategic technical reviews as the need arises for the Company’s interests.
- Implement value-improving practices with a focus on safety, cost and economic parameters.
- Run projects according to approved scopes of work, schedule and budget.
Qualifications
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligible for registration, with 8–10 years of relevant metallurgical engineering experience.
- Strong technical expertise in the processing of base and precious metal ores, with a detailed understanding of modern mineral processing technologies and plant design.
- Construction, commissioning, and field experience supporting mining and mineral processing projects.
- Ability to evaluate metallurgical test programs and process designs across a range of commodities, supported by strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience in budgeting, resource management and planning.
- Proficiency in Spanish is an asset.
Pay Range: CAD $122,000 - $150,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Metallurgist role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requisition ID: 54356 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid
Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About Trail Operations
Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Project Metallurgy, this position will temporarily report to the Technical Director, Processing while recruitment for the Manager role is underway. The Senior Metallurgist supports project development and operational improvement through expertise in extractive metallurgy and geometallurgy. The role leads metallurgical test work programs, provides technical input to studies and evaluations, and supports process optimization initiatives for new developments, expansions, and existing operations.
This position requires varying levels of domestic and international travel to support project and operating sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety, environmental and social rules and procedures
- Provide metallurgical support and technical mentorship for new projects.
- Conduct metallurgical analysis and technical interpretation of data.
- Work closely with geological staff in selection of samples for test work on new projects to ensure accurate representation of rock types and to assess mineralogical variability.
- Plan and lead metallurgical test work programs to continuously advance geometallurgical understanding.
- Interpret metallurgical results with context from geological models to generate integrated geometallurgical performance models.
- Develop process design criteria for new project flow sheets.
- Interact with other technical groups (geology, mining, marketing, etc.) to advance project development goals.
- Support EPCM firms as the Owner's metallurgical process representative.
- Provide technical support during project construction and implementation phases.
- Develop commissioning plans and assist with the start-up of new process facilities.
- Coordinate metallurgical project activities within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead external technical consultants, including development of work scopes, supervising progress and deliverables, and ensuring objectives are met.
- Participate in strategic technical reviews as the need arises for the Company’s interests.
- Implement value-improving practices with a focus on safety, cost and economic parameters.
- Run projects according to approved scopes of work, schedule and budget.
Qualifications
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligible for registration, with 8–10 years of relevant metallurgical engineering experience.
- Strong technical expertise in the processing of base and precious metal ores, with a detailed understanding of modern mineral processing technologies and plant design.
- Construction, commissioning, and field experience supporting mining and mineral processing projects.
- Ability to evaluate metallurgical test programs and process designs across a range of commodities, supported by strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience in budgeting, resource management and planning.
- Proficiency in Spanish is an asset.
Pay Range: CAD $122,000 - $150,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Metallurgist role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requisition ID: 54356 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid
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