Community Reporter (Temporary)

Closing Date: September 23, 2026

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Tina Henry

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Community Reporter. The Community Reporter 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. 

Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site

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 
• Participate in safety inductions and inspections
• Drive or ride in a light vehicle to various observation opportunities
• Observe and report on the presence of caribou and other wildlife in visible range of project activities
• Observe and assist with activities related to exploration, which can include soil sampling, environmental monitoring, geophysics, drilling, and reclamation
• Observe operations of the Red Dog Mine as directed
• Document field observations in written Daily Observation Reports
• Observe and assist with the collection of water samples and supporting Teck staff with the ongoing monitoring of water intake locations for the protection of fish habitat
• Share knowledge and information about traditional land use and importance of subsistence living in the area
• Communicate learnings and observations of field exploration activities with community members, IRA Councils and City Council
• Participate and complete training in various workplace tasks
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• Driver’s license preferred
• Interest in learning about the mineral exploration process
• Able to travel to Teck’s exploration site and commit to a rotation schedule (2 week on site, 2 weeks off site) 
• Interest in communicating learnings and observations about project activities with Teck staff, community members, City Council, and IRA Councils

Working Conditions:

• Access: Fly in, fly out
• Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

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 Community Reporter (Temporary) role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including basic medical, basic life, AD&D, and some qualify for the 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Requisition ID: 54556 | Job Category: Mining, Milling & Smelting Operations | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site