Job Description

Closing Date: May 20, 2026

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular 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.

Closing Date: May 20, 2026

Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.

Embracing Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, encouraging a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.

Reporting to the Personnel Officer, Human Resources, the Human Resources Assistant provides reception and clerical support for the Human Resources Department such as maintaining all employment-related files, data entry of new hires, terminations and changes to demographic or benefits information.

Rotation Schedule will be two weeks on-site and two weeks off-site.

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the human resources department including but not limited to answering phones, filing, prepare new hire orientation packets, scheduling travel for potential candidates, coordinating interview schedules with hiring managers and ensuring appropriate signatures are acquired on various employment documentation (personnel requisitions, expense forms) 
• Ensure the administrative steps required to process new hires, employee status changes, promotions, salary changes, employee leaves, terminations are completed and updated into the department’s HRIS. Compile personnel data for monthly and quarterly reports
• Maintain up to date and accurate logs/tracking sheets and records for a variety of personnel activities such as job postings files, probationary periods, training progression, affirmative action records and other employment-related file notes received from supervisors
• Maintain accurate employee benefit and personnel records; enroll new hires for benefits on occasion. Input new hire benefits, employee benefit changes, process paperwork through broker/carriers, maintain inventory of benefit materials and complete letters to employees in regards to benefit changes
• Receive and enters travel information to and from Site into the Travel System for all contractors including input of PIN numbers for new contractors, termination of contractors within HRIS and generating and distributing travel reports as needed. Accurately review and remove names on preliminary daily flight manifests where known cancellations are confirmed (sick leave, bereavement, PTO, FMLA)
• Produce various reports, graphs, or other information for use by others to review HR matters such as HR monthly and RDMC quarterly reporting, new employee hires, exempt/non-exempt time, sick and bereavement leave, 401K changes
• Work closely with payroll and HR staff to ensure all HR Administrative details are properly handled and confidentiality is maintained. Assists with packing rooms for employees that have left the property to ensure employees receive their personal belongings in a timely manner
• Assist other human resources positions with clerical overflow as required
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Entry level clerical HR position, requiring some exposure to various office practices
• Excellent writing, editing, communication, organization and interpersonal and customer service skills required
• Able to handle high level of confidentiality regarding employee information
• Proficiency and demonstrated experience with administrative software applications (Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of administering Human Resources practices and procedures highly desirable
• Able to work independently and provide excellent customer service

Working Conditions:

• 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 HR Assistant 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 medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 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: 53833 | Job Category: Human Resources & Talent | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI -  On-site

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