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Sustainable Development Elk Valley Resources On-Site

Job IDc75d437f-eba2-45a3-823c-475a1832b2afLast Updated26/06/2026

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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, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: July 9, 2026

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 Supervisor, Local Scale Planning, the Senior Lead, Adaptive Management is a leadership role that requires strategic thinking, management of complex environmental programs, and maintenance of essential relationships with various stakeholders. They are responsible for planning, implementing and reporting on the Adaptive Management Plan to support mining operations and regional environmental performance and compliance.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with outstanding organization, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, who can effectively collaborate with partners at all levels across the organization, to navigate inter-disciplinary challenges. Strong multitasking, teamwork and environmental project management experience skills are vital for success in this role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a substantial contribution to the sustainability of mining through advancing the objectives of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned subject matter experts and teams working to advance science related to selenium and other mine-related constituents in the industry.

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!

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits Health Spending Account Vacation Allotment

In This Role You Will

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies Manage the water quality adaptive management program, including strategy, scope, schedule, risks and opportunities, consultant management, and regulatory and First Nations engagement Lead and communicate the water quality Adaptive Management Plan including working directly with internal and external partners across multiple disciplines Cultivate relationships with key partners through regular dialogue and coordinated work sessions, encouraging collaboration and communication Seek and develop novel ideas to sustainable development in water quality management and lead a program that puts new ideas into practice Coach and mentor junior staff Incorporate our adaptive management framework and ensure effective management of change processes are employed Support risk management programs and other planning programs as needed

Requirements

Degree in Science, Planning, Engineering, in environment, biology, chemical, process, civil, geology, or other related field Minimum seven years’ experience, preferably in the mining or resource industries Demonstrated ability in adaptive management, risk management and/or multidiscipline strategy development, and project/program management Proven ability to manage projects and strategic decision-making processes Demonstrated ability to lead environmental management in the mining industry, with experience with water quality management would be an asset Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial legislation, standards, and effective industry practices Experience supervising consultants and contractors Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary: 115,600 CAD /year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

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.

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