Senior Geologist, Geotechnical
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Job Summary
Are you looking for a new career opportunity Join our team.
Application Deadline: October 8 2026
What we offer:
At EVR were 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 Geological Engineering the Senior Geologist Geotechnical is responsible for developing and continuously improving structural geology models to support pit slope designs for future mining areas hazard identification and risk management for active pit slopes and identification and assessment of post-mining pit slope stability hazards for exposed pit walls as part of site reclamation and closure work.
This full-time permanent role is based at EVRs Sparwood office and involves occasional travel for field reviews and in-person collaboration with personnel at EVRs mine sites.
To be successful we require someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who works well as an individual and as a team player. This person has strong analytical logistical and problem-solving skills and can prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment.
Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether its biking and skiing or the laid-backatmosphere 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!
- Two Annual Bonus Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Retirement Package
- Health Lifestyle Account
- Relocation Assistance
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Develop and continuously improve structural geology models to inform new pit designs along with geotechnical risk management and design optimization for operating pits
- Collaborate with site and project teams on the planning and execution of field investigation programs (e.g. developing prioritized target lists for reverse circulation and core drilling geophysical and core logging pit wall and outcrop mapping)
- Field reviews and bench face mapping (visual observations along with ground- and drone-based remote sensing) to update structural geology models for operating pits
- Structural geology input for the interpretation of pit wall stability monitoring data and the assessment of geotechnical hazards in operating pits
- Presentation of structural geology models and communication of the level of model confidence and uncertainties to technical and management personnel
- Training and mentoring of personnel including co-op students new graduates and junior to intermediate engineers and geoscientists
- Undergraduate degree in Geology or Geological Engineering. Additional education or certificates will be considered an asset
- Minimum seven years experience in a geology-focused role at an operating open pit mine and/or investigation and design for new open pit mines
- Registered as a Professional Geoscientist (.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or as a Professional Licensee Geoscience (.) with EGBC with an authorized area of practice that meets the requirements of this role and
- Experience in structurally complex sedimentary deposits preferably including coal deposits.
- Experience in the validation analysis interpretation integration and modelling of large integrated geoscience datasets.
- Proficient in the use of one or more 3D modelling software packages
- Ability to manage multiple tasks within required schedules and to accommodate unplanned high-priority work when necessary in support of continuous mining operations
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent
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About Company
Salary range: 123,000 - 145,000 CAD/ year 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 ... View more
