Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.

Located approximately 17 kilometers west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Lifting Standards Lead, the Crane Operator Journeyperson is responsible for operating cranes to lift, move, position, and place machinery, equipment, and other large objects at the mine site. This role requires precision, safety awareness, and adherence to operational protocols to ensure efficient and safe handling of materials.

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures Safely operate various types of mobile cranes Secure loads properly and ensure they are balanced and stable during lifting and moving operations. Perform routine maintenance checks on cranes and report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team. Work closely with ground crew and other operators to coordinate lifting and moving activities. Maintain accurate records of crane operations, including load weights, distances moved, and any incidents or near-misses.

Qualifications

Valid Interprovincial Journeyperson Crane Operator Red Seal trade qualification Valid Class 1 driver’s license with airbrakes endorsement Minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating cranes in an industrial or mining environment. Strong understanding of crane operations, load dynamics, and safety procedures. Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, and working in various weather conditions.

Hourly Wage: $56.61

Teck HVC employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Medical, dental and vision Company Paid Pension Healthy Lifestyle Account

Working Conditions

Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere. Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members.

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 Crane Operator Journeyperson 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: 54140 | Job Category: Maintenance & Trades | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: - On-site