Lead, Environmental Performance

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 6, 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 Senior Lead, Environment Management Systems, the Lead, Environmental Performance influences both proactive and reactive environmental performance management across EVR. While supporting Sustainable Development and asset teams in responding to non-compliances, incidents, and internal and external requirements, the primary focus is on strengthening systems, processes, and data quality to prevent issues before they occur. Working within the HSEC&HR framework, this role translates standards and requirements into practical, implementable processes that enable consistent performance across regional and asset teams. The role is responsible for delivering accurate, decision-ready environmental performance insights, ensuring data integrity, identifying trends, and highlighting priority risk areas to inform leadership decisions.

This position provides a unique enterprise-wide view of compliance and performance, enabling the identification of systemic gaps, development of best practices, and sharing of lessons learned to continuously strengthen environmental performance across EVR. The role also leads environmental incident investigations (5-Why and ICAM-based), supports field and office-based risk assessments, and drives the development, tracking, and effectiveness of corrective actions.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams without direct authority. The ideal candidate can effectively balance multiple priorities, thriving in both collaborative team settings and independent work environments. They demonstrate a high attention to detail, with a strong commitment to data quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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

In this role you will:

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Environmental Management System (EMS) processes, ensuring alignment with HSEC&HR standards

Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of HSEC&HR standards by translating requirements into practical processes, tools, and tracking mechanisms that enable consistent execution

Identify systemic gaps and recurring issues through data and performance reviews, and work with teams to implement sustainable solutions,

Influence and partner with asset teams to adopt practical processes that strengthen alignment, tracking, accountability, and environmental performance

Own QA/QC of environmental performance data across systems (e.g., Excel, GSD, SiteLine, Power BI), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity

Maintain and continuously improve environmental performance systems, databases, and dashboards

Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting with clear trend analysis and actionable insights to inform decisions

Lead and support environmental incident investigations, including root cause analysis (5-Why, ICAM progression)

Develop, track, and evaluate corrective actions and effectiveness of controls

Facilitate multidisciplinary problem-solving sessions to address compliance risks and performance gaps

Requirements:

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field

Minimum five years’ experience in environmental performance or compliance, within a mining or industrial setting

Strong analytical capability, with advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI, including data management, validation, and visualization

Demonstrated ability to ensure data accuracy, identify trends, and translate data into clear, actionable insights

Experience supporting or leading incident investigations (e.g., 5-Why; ICAM training or willingness to obtain is an asset)

Solid understanding of federal and provincial environmental regulations and compliance requirements

Proven ability to simplify complex processes and implement practical, scalable solutions

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.