Manager, Maintenance

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: March 12, 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 Director, Maintenance Improvement, the Manager, Maintenance will support the development and implementation of improved maintenance and reliability practices across EVR Coal sites. This support will involve providing leadership, mentorship, expert level analysis, and technical support.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong leadership, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to implement maintenance initiatives.

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 comply with all health and safety programs and policies.
Coordinate innovation roadmaps, enhancements, implementations, and defect resolution for maintenance applications across the Coal Business Unit, ensuring alignment with improved reliability and maintenance practices
Maintain integrity of physical asset master data by controlling and governing data edits
Coordinate development of maintenance data storage solutions by partnering with Digital Systems to ensure structured and unstructured data supports current and future reporting and analytics needs
Support sites in assessing reliability and maintenance work processes, developing high-value improvement plans, and ensuring successful implementation
Facilitate development and implementation of structured work programs and processes (CBM, RCM, PMO, FMECA) and improved work management practices
Partner with site operations to resolve bad actors and eliminate equipment and process defects
Support development, reporting, and KPI’s analysis
Provide expert user guidance for common reliability and maintenance systems across EVR
Enable knowledge sharing between sites through SharePoint, forums, vendor engagements, virtual meetings, and site collaboration
Support development and maintenance of centralized documents, including the Asset Management Framework, Maintenance Manual, and facilitation guides
Support reliability and maintenance training initiatives across the Coal Business Unit
Lead and/or support key maintenance projects and asset procurement
Other responsibilities as required or as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; P. Eng is required
Minimum of ten years of work experience with a minimum of three years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including aspects of engineering, permitting, procurement, and construction; experience in a heavy industrial sector is required
Eligible for, or actively working toward, professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
Advanced knowledge of reliability programs, maintenance applications, and condition-based monitoring technologies
Advanced understanding of work identification, work management, planning, and scheduling processes
Strong knowledge of machine dynamics, maintenance practices, and equipment lifecycle evaluation and costing
Advanced understanding of maintenance budgeting, forecasting, and life-of-asset planning
Strong analytical skills, including value and benefit analysis for improvement initiatives
Strong change management capability with demonstrated success driving behavioural change
Proven team player with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environments
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

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.