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: April 7, 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 accomplishinggreat things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.
About the role:
Reporting to the Coordinator Environment, Compliance, the Environmental Technician is responsible for assessing and supporting ongoing environmental management and compliance associated with EVR’s Cardinal River mine (CRM). This field-based role will focus on compliance sampling (water, soil, air), data management, regulatory reporting, data requests, and data review/entry. This position follows a 9 on 5 off day shift schedule.
To be successful, we are looking for someone who enjoys organizing field tasks, a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can collaborate with internal operations and project teams, and also liaise with the public, clients and government agencies. The successful individual would be a self-starter who remains positive and motivated in inclement weather at outdoor, remote locations. This person would also have strong analytical and decision-making abilities with a proven capacity in practical problem solving.
In this position, you will be working at one of Canada's most unique mine sites in active closure. This position is critical to the execution of regulatory approvals and licenses, including closure and reclamation plans. As well an exciting opportunity to work with multiple consultants on CRM’s environmental projects.
Join us in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing, hiking, and camping there is something for everyone
Two Annual Bonus Plans
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Retirement Package
Health Lifestyle Account
Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Lead CRM’s compliance requirements for water and soil sampling and air quality and flow monitoring
Implement and provide technical direction for multiple, broad based sampling and monitoring programs
Conduct environmental inspections and efficiency checks around water and wildlife management to support process and regulatory compliance
Contribute to contractor management responsibility to ensure work is being conducted safely and in accordance with the project scope
Understand applicable approvals, licenses, and associated requirements to support ongoing compliance
Lead all aspects of routine maintenance, repair, and calibration of monitoring and sample collection equipment and instrumentation
Develop and implement effective processes to implement and integrate projects with operations
Develop and review Environmental Protection Work Plans
Analyze environmental field and analytical data including conducting data entry and QA/QC to draft technical reports and communications.
Educate on environmental matters and facilitate compliance assurance with departments on site
Provide survey support for water management – collect in field elevations and complete survey staking
Diploma or Degree in Environmental Studies, Earth Sciences (Biology, Geography, Geology, Forestry, Agriculture), or related Natural Resource field
Minimum two years of experience in the field of environmental compliance or monitoring, in an industrial environment
Experience in water treatment would be an asset
Experience with drone use would be an asset
Experience in environmental project management
Experience with environmental data management software (GIS/EQuIS) and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite®, especially Excel
The ability to safely operate different equipment, such as 4x4 1-ton trucks, boats, augers, UTV, snowmobiles would be an asset
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
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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.
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is committed to responsible mining, operating four steelmaking coal mines employing over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. EVR produces high quality steelmaking coal, a key transition-enabling resource that is an essential input for steel, which is needed for constructing products like wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, EVR is part of the Glencore Group, one of the world's largest diversified natural resource companies.
