Principal Metallurgist

Teck Resources

Full-time Other-General
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Location
trail, regional district of kootenay boundary, Canada
Posted
June 19, 2026

Job Description

Location: Trail, BC, Canada

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Projects Metallurgy, the Principal Metallurgist provides technical leadership in extractive metallurgy, delivering deep expertise that provides high-quality metallurgical direction, strengthens geo‑metallurgical models, and enhances Teck's broader technical capabilities.

The position includes leading all aspects of metallurgical and mineral processing test programs, both laboratory and plant-based, as well as managing technical staff and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality metallurgical outputs that support Teck's operations.

As an SME in metallurgy, the Principal Metallurgist establishes and governs the metallurgical practices that underpin geo‑metallurgical models, plant design, and technical decision making. The Principal Metallurgist actively fosters internal and externa...