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TNDC partnering with TCG, Province and Industry to create Tahltan Nation Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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The Tahltan Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Training Program will address an industry problem, by combining equipment training in Tahltan Territory with on-the-job practical operating work experience and camp life exposure.

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  • The Tahltan Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Training Program will address an industry problem, by combining equipment training in Tahltan Territory with on-the-job practical operating work experience and camp life exposure.
  • In addition to building capacity within the Tahltan community, the training program will integrate Tahltan regional and traditional knowledge on local projects while tapping into senior experienced Tahltan operators.
  • The program will align with SkilledTradesBC (formerly Industry Training Authority) learning outcomes as well as the Mining in HR Council common competencies.
  • “Skills training, such as the Tahltan Nation Heavy Equipment Operator Training program, is essential to addressing the demand for skilled trades in the area.”

Teck Joins Builders Code Pledge for Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces on International Women’s Day

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK )(Teck) and the Builders Code today announced Teck has signed the Pledge For An Acceptable Worksite , an industry-leading standard from the Builders Code to support a more respectful and inclusive workplace for worksites in British Columbia.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK )(Teck) and the Builders Code today announced Teck has signed the Pledge For An Acceptable Worksite , an industry-leading standard from the Builders Code to support a more respectful and inclusive workplace for worksites in British Columbia.
  • Announced on International Womens Day, Teck is the first mining company to sign on to the pledge.
  • By signing the pledge, Teck joins over 200 employers across B.C.
  • We are pleased to welcome Teck to the Builders Code community said Chris Atchison, President of the BC Construction Association, which manages the Builders Code.

British Columbia is EV Friendly

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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BURNABY, British Columbia, Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Retailers Association of British Columbia (ARA) is pleased to announce the launch of EVfriendly, an industry-led program, sponsored by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, designed to cultivate a higher degree of confidence in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) ownership.

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  • BURNABY, British Columbia, Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Retailers Association of British Columbia (ARA) is pleased to announce the launch of EVfriendly, an industry-led program, sponsored by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, designed to cultivate a higher degree of confidence in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) ownership.
  • The original target, set a few years ago, was for all new light-duty passenger vehicle sales to be ZEVs by 2040.
  • By ensuring the availability of more qualified professionals in the industry, the EVfriendly program will support this uptake and make it easier for more British Columbians to go electric.
  • We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.