Teck Trail Operations has been in continuous operation for more than 125 years, and the City grew around this world-class metallurgical facility. Teck Trail Operations is the largest private sector employer in the region and supports the community of Trail and surrounding areas in several ways through taxes, wages and salaries, local spending on goods and services, and support for charitable organizations.

Details from 2020 include:

•        $200 million in wages and salaries
•        over 1,400 employees live locally, with up to 200 contractors on site at any one time
•        $218 million in local spending on goods and services
•        $42 million in taxes and licenses
•        support for over 165 charitable organizations