Engineer, Water Integrated Planning… at Elk Valley… · Sparwood

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 13, 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 Sr. Supervisor, Water Quality the Engineer, Water Integrated Planning is responsible for managing and supporting the implementation of mine water management tools, completion of water infrastructure cost estimation, data collection, supporting process development, and tracking of water Key Performance Indicators. You will ensure use of the water balance model to support sustainable operation in alignment with compliance requirements, Regional Water Quality Modelling, and the EVR Water Governance and Closure Framework.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills. Someone who thrives in a team environment, who also shows the values of integrity, dedication, innovation, excellence, and respect. Strong influential leadership, mentoring, and relationship building skills are vital in this role. The work you do will ensure the ongoing sustainability of our operations. In this role you will also have the chance to look for opportunities for innovation to ensure continuous improvement of our water management program. You will get to drive projects, own processes, and their successes.

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 workweek with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

In this role you will:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
  • Support strong relationships with government agencies, Indigenous groups, and local communities of interest
  • Uphold EVR’s contractor management and financial reporting policies to ensure program is delivered on time and within budget
  • Lead long-term water treatment scoping and integration into asset planning processes
  • Support the development of annual cost estimates for long term water management infrastructure
  • Lead internal scopes of work and manage third-party consultants to complete studies that reduce program uncertainties, mitigate business risk, and align with EVR’s long-term water & closure strategy
  • Identify operational water management needs and infrastructure risk to then assist in the development of feasible mitigation in coordination with stakeholders

Requirements:

• Engineering or Science Degree in civil, environment, hydrology, hydrogeology, or other related fields
  • Relevant professional accreditation, or eligible for accreditation
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading development and implementation of water management programs, and risk evaluation of water quality and quantity in an industrial environment
  • Experience in project management and delivery
  • Technical knowledge of federal and provincial mining water practices and regulatory compliance preferred

Salary range: 104,400 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.