Lead, Occupational Health

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: November 10, 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 Manager, Occupational Health and Hygiene, the Lead, Occupational Health will drive the continual improvement, consistency, and implementation of EVR’s Occupational Health Program as part of the ongoing commitment to ‘Home Safe, Everyday’.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. This role requires a self-motivated individual, capable of working independently and under minimal supervision, who thrives in a fast-paced and high-performance environment. Demonstrated ability to oversee the EVR occupational medical assessment clinic is essential, with a focus on maintaining high standards of care, compliance with the Diagnostic Accreditation Program and operational efficiency.

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:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Supervise and lead occupational health resources across the EVR Region
Supervise and lead an occupational health coordinator
Provide leadership and direction to mitigate occupational health challenges
Develop programs to promote health in the workplace, as well as assess and identify areas which require occupational health programs to be implemented
Provide support and leadership in developing, communicating, and implementing regional policies and programs to identify and address occupational health concerns
Collaborate with site-based personnel, occupational hygienists, and external service providers to progress EVR’s Occupational Health Program
Support development and ongoing management of the EVR Mental Health & Wellness Committee
Perform health and hygiene awareness education for occupational health hazards
Supervise and provide clinical examination, education, and counselling in support of the Occupational Health Program
Schedule appointments and coordinate the transfer of information with outside medical service providers
Produce, maintain, and distribute statistical injury/disease data for administrative, educational, and research purposes
Maintain and calibrate medical equipment based on the needs of the Occupational Health Program
Be an active member of the EVR Regional Health and Hygiene Committee

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
Minimum of five years of related work experience in Occupational Health or Public Health Nursing
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN(C)) designation
Knowledge in areas of occupational health such as health assessments, health promotion and wellness, and industrial hygiene; experience in occupational or medical health and hygiene data management
Familiar with the key aspects of safety leadership and the importance of influencing skills
Strong digital literacy and experience with Cority and Microsoft Office Suite®, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
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.

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.