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Evr · Presencial · Sparwood, BC
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: October 8, 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 Manager, Geological Engineering, the Senior Geologist, Geotechnical is responsible for developing and continuously improving structural geology models to support pit slope designs for future mining areas, hazard identification and risk management for active pit slopes, and identification and assessment of post-mining pit slope stability hazards for exposed pit walls as part of site reclamation and closure work.

This full-time, permanent role is based at EVR’s Sparwood office and involves occasional travel for field reviews and in-person collaboration with personnel at EVR’s mine sites. 

To be successful, we require someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who works well as an individual and as a team player. This person has strong analytical, logistical, and problem-solving skills, and can prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment.

 

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:

  • Two Annual Bonus Plans
  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Package
  • Health Lifestyle Account
  • Relocation Assistance
  • In this role you will:

    • Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies 
    • Develop and continuously improve structural geology models to inform new pit designs along with geotechnical risk management and design optimization for operating pits
    • Collaborate with site and project teams on the planning and execution of field investigation programs (e.g., developing prioritized target lists for reverse circulation and core drilling, geophysical and core logging, pit wall and outcrop mapping)
    • Field reviews and bench face mapping (visual observations along with ground- and drone-based remote sensing) to update structural geology models for operating pits
    • Structural geology input for the interpretation of pit wall stability monitoring data and the assessment of geotechnical hazards in operating pits
    • Presentation of structural geology models and communication of the level of model confidence and uncertainties to technical and management personnel
    • Training and mentoring of personnel including co-op students, new graduates and junior to intermediate engineers and geoscientists

    Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in Geology or Geological Engineering.  Additional education or certificates will be considered an asset
  • Minimum seven years’ experience in a geology-focused role at an operating open pit mine and/or investigation and design for new open pit mines
  • Registered as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or as a Professional Licensee Geoscience (P.L.Geo.) with EGBC with an authorized area of practice that meets the requirements of this role, and
  • Experience in structurally complex sedimentary deposits, preferably including coal deposits.
  • Experience in the validation, analysis, interpretation, integration and modelling of large, integrated geoscience datasets.
  • Proficient in the use of one or more 3D modelling software packages
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks within required schedules and to accommodate unplanned, high-priority work when necessary, in support of continuous mining operations
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent 

  • Salary range: 123,000 - 145,000 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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