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CANADA’S TOP EMPLOYERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (2025)
Teck empowers employees to own their careers
A
s a student, Natalia
Vinueza didn’t know
much about the
mining industry.
But after signing
up for a co-op program with
Teck Resources Limited, she
soon learned she’d tapped into
a rich vein of fast-tracked career
development.
“From my first few weeks, I
felt my team and my supervisor
trusted me with relevant projects
that were big in scope,” says
Vinueza.
There’s always room for
you to find your passion
at Teck.
— Natalia Vinueza
Campus Talent Acquisition
Coordinator
“Teck empowers young
employees to lead and take on big
challenges. They push you to excel
and bring out the best in you.”
Headquartered in Vancouver,
Teck employs 7,200 employees
across its world-class copper and
zinc operations in North and
South America. Teck is focused on
responsibly providing the metals
essential for global development
and the energy transition.
As a campus talent acquisition
coordinator, Vinueza manages
Teck’s co-op programs nationwide. She works on everything
from recruitment to ensuring
the students are getting the most
out of the Teck co-op programs.
Whether planning a career fair at
a university or an on-campus info
Teck values its young employees, who want to make a difference and work for an organization that has a
purpose.
session, she and her team always
try to ensure everyone’s informed
and having a good time.
“I’m the chair of the student
experience committee and we
organize fun events like pumpkin
carving parties and meet-andgreet get-togethers, including with
our CEO,” she says.
“We host dinners and organize
various social activities to make
our co-ops feel welcome and part
of the team.”
Patrick Doyle, vice president
of human resources and talent,
says Teck is a place where young
employees get all the support they
need to grow in their careers while
maintaining work-life balance.
“Our co-op students make a
significant impact, and young
employees are given every chance
to fulfil their potential,” he says.
Vinueza and her fellow employees have significantly benefited
from Teck’s comprehensive
education and training programs.
In addition to apprenticeship
and skills training, the company
also offers tuition subsidies of
up to 100 per cent. Vinueza adds
that tapping into the extensive
experience and knowledge of her
colleagues is another invaluable
resource that is available.
“At Teck, you’ll find people in
their 20s and those with 20 to 30plus years of experience working
together,” Vinueza says. “Everyone
values each other equally, no
matter their background. Young
professionals are encouraged to
talk about their career plans and
pursue new roles that excite them.
There’s always room for you to
