Lead, Regulatory Approvals

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: June 29, 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 Specialist, Regulatory Approvals, the Lead, Regulatory Approvals is responsible for directing and managing the Social, Environmental, and Regulatory Approvals (SERA) component of major projects. You will be leading complex projects from the development of strategic permitting plans, building solutions to emerging issues, to preparing and supporting review of applications.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who is skilled at building and maintaining relationships in a dynamic environment. The ability to lead a team of consultants and direct reports, and collaborate with partners, including government officials, Indigenous groups, and communities of interest is critical. The successful candidate would be a motivated self-starter, have strong technical writing skills, and a solid understanding of how environmental disciplines relate to one another through impact assessment.

Join us in one of our breathtaking locations — the Elk Valley Resources area, Calgary, AB, or Vancouver, BC. With a compressed work week and alternating Fridays off, come experience what true work-life balance is all about!

Benefits:

Two Annual Bonus Plans
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Retirement Package
Health Lifestyle Account
Relocation Assistance

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Establish and implement regulatory approvals and engagement strategies
Manage the work of multi-disciplinary consulting teams including environmental baseline programs, impact assessments, and related budget, scope management, and schedule
Lead the development of regulatory approvals applications, including inputs to project scoping and prefeasibility studies, identifying SERA risks and strategies to mitigate risks, setting direction for application content, holding external pre-application meetings, mine review committee meetings, and managing the preparation of the applications
Build and maintain respectful, long-term relationships with participating Indigenous Nations and regulators as the regulatory point-of-contact
Cultivate a culture of strong integration and collaboration with mine operations, project engineering teams, and subject matter experts
Collaborate cross-functionally to align regulatory strategy with project value drivers and other initiatives across the organization
Provide briefings to the SERA Advisory Group and Project Board members

Requirements:

Degree in Biology, Aquatic Sciences, Water Resources, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in in regulatory approvals, impact assessment, and project management in the natural resource sector, preferably in mining
Strong digital literacy using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Specific knowledge and experience with permitting under the following B.C. legislation is an asset: Mines Act, Water Sustainability Act, Environmental Management Act, and Forest Act
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.