EMS Technician, Environment Water Treatment

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 19, 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 Lead Systems, Environment Water Treatment, the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Technician is responsible for supporting the systematization and management of documents and information in relation to regulatory requirements, environmental incidents, inspection databases and environmental training for EVR’s water treatment facilities. This role plays an important part in maintaining compliance with our obligations and internal HSEC-HR Standards and proactively mitigating environmental and regulatory risks.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who takes initiative, builds positive relationships through collaboration and demonstrates integrity. This person thrives in a fast-paced team environment and can prioritize and organize contending demands. Most importantly, we require an individual with outstanding organizational skills, a systematic, process driven mindset and the ability to find practical and sustainable document management solutions with the purpose of influencing and implementing continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of passionate professionals working with EVR’s Water Treatment technologies (Active water Treatment Facilities (AWTFs), Saturated Rock Fills (SRFs), Antiscalant Addition Facilities (AAFs) and Reverse Osmosis – High Density Sludge (RO-HDS) treatment facilities). These facilities represent some of the most advanced selenium and nitrate removal and calcite prevention technologies in the world. This position will be part of a team of hard-working professionals in a growing and technically exciting field to advance the objectives of EVR’s Elk Valley Water Quality Plan!

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
Collaborate with, and develop and maintain working relationships with various disciplines and departments
Use and maintain systems, databases and processes to track and manage documents related to obligatory requirements, environmental incidents and assurance activities
Support document management and delivery of environmental training and awareness materials
Support the implementation of environmental obligations, management of change and continuous improvement initiatives to manage environmental risks associated with water treatment operations

Requirements:

Degree or diploma in Environmental Science or similar subject area
Experience in the field of environmental compliance, environmental management systems (like ISO14001), monitoring in the water treatment and /or resource management fields
Comfort with change management and identifying impacts to systems, processes and documents across various disciplines and departments
Basic understanding and awareness of relevant environmental legislation, standards, and effective industry practices related to water management and resource development
Experience with environmental data management, analysis, reporting, utilizing databases and proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite® is an asset
Knowledge of environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, water quality, water treatment, or fisheries is an asset
Experience in water treatment is 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.