Closing Date: November 22, 2024
The Community Field Observer is responsible for providing field observation support to the Red Dog Mine Aŋarraaq and Aktiġiruq Extension Project
The incumbents will be hired out of Noatak and Kivalina
Reporting to AAEP Community Relations Coordinator. Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site (anticipated November 2024 through May 2025)
Responsibilities:
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Fully embrace Teck’s core values, which is demonstrated by attending and actively participating in daily safety meetings
- Participating in safety inductions and inspections
- Observing and reporting on the presence of caribou and other wildlife in visible range of project activities
- Observing and assisting with activities related to exploration, which can include soil sampling, environmental monitoring, geophysics, drilling, and reclamation
- Observing operations of the Red Dog Mine as directed
- Documentation of field observations in written Daily Observation Reports
- Observing and assisting with the collection of water samples and supporting Teck staff with the ongoing monitoring of water intake locations for the protection of fish habitat
- Sharing knowledge and information about traditional land use and importance of subsistence living in the area
- Communicating learnings and observations of field exploration activities with community members, IRA Councils and City Council
- Participating and completing trainings in various workplace tasks
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Interest in learning about the mineral exploration process
- Ability to travel to Teck’s exploration site and commit to a rotation schedule (2 week on site, 2 weeks off site) from November 2024 through May 2025
- Interest in communicating learnings and observations about project activities with Teck staff, community members, City Council, and IRA Councils
