Technician, Environment

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 7, 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 Coordinator Environment, Compliance, the Environmental Technician is responsible for assessing and supporting ongoing environmental management and compliance associated with EVR’s Cardinal River mine (CRM). This field-based role will focus on compliance sampling (water, soil, air), data management, regulatory reporting, data requests, and data review/entry. This position follows a 9 on 5 off day shift schedule.

To be successful, we are looking for someone who enjoys organizing field tasks, a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can collaborate with internal operations and project teams, and also liaise with the public, clients and government agencies. The successful individual would be a self-starter who remains positive and motivated in inclement weather at outdoor, remote locations. This person would also have strong analytical and decision-making abilities with a proven capacity in practical problem solving.

In this position, you will be working at one of Canada's most unique mine sites in active closure. This position is critical to the execution of regulatory approvals and licenses, including closure and reclamation plans. As well an exciting opportunity to work with multiple consultants on CRM’s environmental projects.

Join us in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing, hiking, and camping there is something for everyone

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
Lead CRM’s compliance requirements for water and soil sampling and air quality and flow monitoring

Implement and provide technical direction for multiple, broad based sampling and monitoring programs

Conduct environmental inspections and efficiency checks around water and wildlife management to support process and regulatory compliance

Contribute to contractor management responsibility to ensure work is being conducted safely and in accordance with the project scope

Understand applicable approvals, licenses, and associated requirements to support ongoing compliance

Lead all aspects of routine maintenance, repair, and calibration of monitoring and sample collection equipment and instrumentation

Develop and implement effective processes to implement and integrate projects with operations

Develop and review Environmental Protection Work Plans

Analyze environmental field and analytical data including conducting data entry and QA/QC to draft technical reports and communications.

Educate on environmental matters and facilitate compliance assurance with departments on site

Provide survey support for water management – collect in field elevations and complete survey staking

Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Studies, Earth Sciences (Biology, Geography, Geology, Forestry, Agriculture), or related Natural Resource field

Minimum two years of experience in the field of environmental compliance or monitoring, in an industrial environment

Experience in water treatment would be an asset

Experience with drone use would be an asset

Experience in environmental project management

Experience with environmental data management software (GIS/EQuIS) and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite®, especially Excel

The ability to safely operate different equipment, such as 4x4 1-ton trucks, boats, augers, UTV, snowmobiles would be an asset

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.