Senior Supervisor, Water Resources & Human Health

Job highlights
  • Sustainable Development
  • Elk Valley Resources
  • On-Site
Job ID ec64f6e4-ebfe-4369-b05d-8252c081781b Last Updated 23/04/2026
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 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 Manager, Aquatic Sciences, the Senior Supervisor, Water Resources & Human Health is responsible for overseeing technical programs and strategic planning across regional groundwater, surface water, and human health risk assessment scopes, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective data collection and management, and meaningful internal and external engagement. The Senior Supervisor, Water Resources & Human Health plays a critical leadership role in Elk Valley Resources’ environmental programs.
 
To be successful, we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders, rights holders, regulators, and internal teams.
 
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 implementation of regional groundwater and surface water quality monitoring programs, integration with operations, and inform management of trends, risks, challenges, and opportunities
  • Manage regional human health risk assessments, including integration across technical inputs and external engagement
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, including timely and accurate data submissions, uploads, and reporting
  • Manage data systems and internal data flow, ensuring relevant teams receive actionable information
  • Lead a team of technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and collaboration
  • Develop and oversee large budgets, manage competing deliverables, and ensure timely execution of complex projects
  • Manage development and delivery of large-scale reporting requirements
  • Represent EVR in key multi-agency forums, including the Groundwater Working Group, Human Health Risk Assessment Working Group, and Environmental Monitoring Committee
  • Collaborate with operations and regional teams to support planning, permitting, and other core business needs
  • Drive strategic planning across water resources and human health files, with a focus on long-term outcomes and positioning EVR for success over the next five years

Requirements:

  • Degree in Hydrogeology, Geoscience, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of industry experience, with a focus on mining and mountainous hydrogeological systems
  • Proven experience leading internal and external technical teams
  • Strong understanding of groundwater and surface water systems, human health risk assessment, and environmental monitoring frameworks
  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance processes related to water and health in mining contexts
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders, rights holders, regulators, and internal teams
  • Demonstrated success in project management, budget oversight, and delivering complex technical reports
  • Strategic thinker with experience in long-term planning and cross-functional collaboration
  • 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.

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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.