Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.
EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, joining a portfolio of operations around the world and a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.
What we offer:
At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.
EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.
We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.
We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Engineer Supervisor, Water Management, the Water Resource Engineer or Scientist is responsible for supporting the development of an expansion project considering managing field programs, water modelling, water strategy definition, and detailed water management infrastructure design.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong influencing and interpersonal skills, who can gain alignment through outstanding relationship building. The successful individual would also have excellent teamwork skills and embody the values of integrity, dedication, innovation, excellence, and respect. Strong communication skills are vital for success, as you will be presenting technical information to a variety of audiences.
In this role, you will get to drive different components of the expansion project and change, owning the process and its successes, and the work you do will ensure the ongoing sustainability of our mine! This is a great opportunity to look for innovation to ensure continuous improvement of our water management program.
Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone. Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!
In this role you will:
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Lead field work around surface water and groundwater
- Manage the surface water and groundwater data having a coordination between different groups and team in the Elk Valley
- Manage and supervise the development and use of water models such as water balances, groundwater models and hydrology models
- Support on leading the definition of the Water Strategy and Water management plan for the expansion project though the evaluation of different options
- Lead the design of water infrastructure require to meet the water strategy defined for the project
- Coordination with local and regional groups in order to find synergies and design a project consistent with the surrounding
- Complete contract management
- Collaborate closely with government agencies, Indigenous groups, and local communities of interest
- Support permitting applications and regulatory submissions
- Plan and complete capital budgets for water projects
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering or Science, in environment, civil, geochemistry, hydrology, hydrogeology, or other related field
- Minimum three years of experience in an industrial environment
- Experience in project management and delivery
- Experience leading the development and implementation of water management programs, and risk evaluation of water quality and quantity
- Technical knowledge of federal and provincial mining water practices and regulatory compliance
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
- Experience with Water Models, such as GoldSim, Groundwater Vista
- Eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia is considered an asset
Benefits:
- Two Annual Bonus Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Retirement Package
- Health Lifestyle Account
Application deadline: March 18, 2025
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.
About EVR
EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
