Engineer or Engineer in Training, Geotechnical (Temporary)

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: May 21, 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 person in this role will be an important member of a highly experienced team of geotechnical professionals in EVR’s central Technical Services group who apply leading practices to support safe production at multiple open pit steelmaking coal operations in complex ground conditions, investigation and design work for future mining areas, and the geotechnical aspects of reclamation and closure work for non-operating sites.

This role provides a wide range of skills development and experience including slope performance monitoring, geotechnical analyses, design work for pit slopes and waste rock dumps, geotechnical hazard identification and risk management. The work includes collaboration with central and site-based senior geotechnical engineers, mining engineers, and other disciplines.

To be successful, we are looking for someone who has a learning mindset along with an interest in being an active participant in EVR’s geotechnical community of practice (approx. 30 personnel across EVR’s site-based and central teams) to help drive continuous improvement in EVR’s geotechnical practices.

Join us in one of our breathtaking locations —Calgary, AB, or Sparwood, BC. With a compressed work week and alternating Fridays off, experience what true work-life balance is all about!

Benefits:

Extended Health Benefits
Health Spending Account
Vacation Allotment

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Technical work on projects within EVR’s central geotechnical team to continuously improve EVR’s geotechnical practices.
Technical support for the geotechnical engineering teams at EVR’s operating sites with respect to slope monitoring systems (radar, prisms, GPS, InSAR), data interpretation, stability analyses, and geohazard assessment and management
Participate in site reclamation and closure work, including post-mining geotechnical monitoring, stability and risk assessments for open pits and waste rock dumps.
Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Geotechnical or Mining Engineering
Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng. or Engineer in Training
Minimum three years of relevant geotechnical experience, including experience with geotechnical investigations, analyses, design and monitoring work for open pit mining operations (coal, base or precious metals, or industrial minerals).
Working knowledge of software packages for open pit and waste dump geotechnical work (e.g., Rocscience suite, GeoExplorer, radar monitoring, MinePlan)
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

For applicants registered as an EIT or GIT, annual base salary will be determined by EVR's formal progression matrix based on verified relevant years of experience.

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.

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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.