People and Places
Craig Bishop
Veronica Carrion
Ione, Washington
Anchorage, Alaska
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Craig Bishop
Superintendent, Processing and Mine Maintenance
Coal Mountain Operations
When did you start at the company, and at which site/office?
I moved to B.C. from Newfoundland and Labrador in June of 2007 to work at Elkview Operations as a Reliability Engineer-in-Training.
Could you provide a brief description of what you do in your role?
My role is focused on aligning the site and business unit goals with the departments I lead to ensure we are a safe productive operation. It involves interacting with people in a variety of groups and communicating information to help motivate everyone.
What is your favourite part about your job?
My favourite part is being out on the floor of the plant or in the shop with our employees, talking to them, trying to support them, understand what’s happening, and learning from them.
What is your most memorable moment working at Teck to date?
I worked as a front-line Running Repair Supervisor, and being able to get out in the pit and learn about mining from the perspective of the maintenance and operations groups was a step change in my career.
What is your favourite activity outside of work, and why?
Going camping with my wife, Anne Marie, and our 5-year-old twin boys, Jack and Aidan. It’s really fun to explore new areas in Alberta and B.C. with my family and watch my children learn from outdoor activities.
Veronica Carrion
Human Resources Administrator
CESL
When did you start at the company, and at which site/office?
I started my career at Teck at CESL in February of 2001.
Could you provide a brief description of what you do in your role?
I’m responsible for recruiting and job placement—from interviews through to employee orientations. I also keep employee records and benefit data updated in our HR system. Day to day, I’m here to keep employees informed and answer any questions they might have.
What is your favourite part about your job?
I enjoy getting to help employees, working with them and answering questions.
What is your most memorable moment working at Teck to date?
I began as an Accounting Assistant. After several years here, a position on the HR team opened up and I was interested in learning new skills and being trained to enter a different role. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to do that.
What is your favourite activity outside of work, and why?
Definitely spending time with my family, my husband and two sons. My sons are teenagers and very active in sports. I make sure I attend all of their games, and I really enjoy that.
Ione, Washington
Theresa O’Donnell,
Environmental Health & Safety Tech
Pend Oreille Mine
What is your community’s point of pride?
Ione, together with neighbouring towns Metaline and Metaline Falls, are tightly knit communities. Between the three, whenever something happens, everyone bonds together and tries to help each other out.
When visiting, what’s a must-see?
Where to start! There’s Boundary Dam, the Gardner Cave, Sullivan Lake, Mill Pond, as well as lots of other places to hike and caves to explore.
What’s a typical weekend like there?
Weekends here are generally pretty laid-back. In the winter, people watch local indoor basketball games, and then outdoors there are activities like snowmobiling and skiing at nearby resorts. In the summer, we have a movie theatre that’s open and people like to do that.
What’s your favourite restaurant in the community?
There are only a few restaurants in the area and they’re all good, but I’d say my favourite is Cathy’s Café in Metaline Falls, because it’s the only one that serves breakfast.
Is there anything else you’d like other Teck employees to know about the area?
It’s just a really calm place to be. Lots of outdoor activities, lots of beautiful things to see and do, like hiking, camping, and boating.
Anchorage, Alaska
Sheila King,
Controller
Red Dog Operations
When visiting, what’s a must-see?
Going up to Glen Alps Flattop area should be on any visitor’s list. You can see the Alaskan mountain ranges, as well as an amazing view of the city. You can drive up, or go with a tour company.
What is the area’s best-kept secret?
While our summers are lovely, in my mind, winter is also a great time to visit. There’s the Fur Rendezvous Winter Festival, the kickoff to the Iditarod Great Sled Race, ice sculptures in the centre of town, and the northern lights.
What’s a typical weekend like there?
We like to get outdoors and hike, fish, ski or camp. There are also a variety of festivals and the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts hosts lots of concerts and theatre, as well as local craft bazaars where people sell homemade goods.
What’s your favourite restaurant in the community?
The Rustic Goat is one of my favourites. They take comfort foods like tater tots, mac and cheese, and meat loaf, and put some flair into their dishes.
Is there anything else you’d like other Teck employees to know about the area?
Anchorage is a special place—the beautiful outdoors, majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, and city amenities, all in one place.
