Technician, Environment Water Treatment

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: January 4, 2025

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 Lead, Environment Water Treatment, the Technician, Environment Water Treatment is responsible for providing data management and reporting support for the both the Fording River Operations South Active Water Treatment Facility and the Fording River Operations North Saturated Rockfill. The successful candidate will be on site two to three times a week and will spend the remainder of their time at MVO.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who can build positive relationships and demonstrate diligence, integrity, and environmental leadership. This person thrives in a fast-paced team environment and can prioritize and organize contending demands. Most importantly, we require an individual with outstanding analytical abilities, who can maintain and interpret large environmental data sets.

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 laidback 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

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Review environmental compliance data to ensure data completion and accuracy
Conduct data pulls and review data for trends and errors
Coordinate data error corrections with internal and external labs
Manage, graph, and analyze water quality data including conducting QA/QC
Manage EQuIS database to ensure data is up to date and organized
Maintain various data trackers to ensure obligations are being met
Support development of external regulatory reports
Manage and provide data for internal data requests
Support internal laboratories on understanding environmental compliance requirements

Requirements:

Degree or Diploma in an Environmental Science subject area
Minimum one year experience in the field of environmental compliance or monitoring in the water treatment or resource management fields
Technical knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, standards, and effective industry practices related to water management and resource development
Experience with environmental data management software and proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite®; especially Excel
Knowledge of environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, water quality, water treatment, or fisheries is an asset
Experience in water treatment is an asset
EQuIS experience is an asset

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.

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.