Water Resource Scientist or Engineer
Water Resource Scientist or Engineer
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21-06-2025
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Job Description
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5000 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.
Application Deadline: July 1 2025
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 Senior Lead Water Management the Water Resource Scientist or Engineer is responsible for supporting site water management infrastructure data collection & QA/QC reporting requirements and tracking of water Key Performance Indicators. You will be directly involved in both short and long-term water management strategies through integration with Mine Planning and maintaining developing and executing water balance models.
To be successful in this role we are looking for someone with strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills who is able to build and maintain positive relationships with partners across all levels of our organization. We require someone who has strong critical thinking and problem solving skills and demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
You will have the opportunity to develop and maintain a culture of open and early communication meeting and resolving challenges before and as they arise. You will gain experience in multiple areas as you interact with different departments of our operations building your knowledge base in the mining industry.
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-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
- Build updates of water planning related tools such as water balance model
- Manage risks through effective implementation of site water management
- Implement water management tools in alignment with long term site water management strategies and regulatory authorizations
- Identify operational water supply needs water quality infrastructure risk and develop feasible mitigation in coordination with partners based on permitted mine life
- Ensure regulatory commitments relating to Water Management Plans and Water Management Facilities are met
- Provide technical editing of permitting applications and regulatory submissions
- Complete capital budget planning for water projects and ensure project management standard methodologies are applied
- Advise on surface water groundwater and hydrology monitoring programs
- Prepare and review data and reports to meet regulatory and other commitments including presentation of technical information to a variety of audiences
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Geology Environmental Science or other related field
- Relevant professional accreditation or eligible for accreditation such as the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC); EVR will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration
- Experience in an industrial environment; experience in mining or oil and gas is an asset
- Experience leading development and implementation of water management programs and risk evaluation of water quality and quantity
- Technical knowledge of federal and provincial mining water practices and regulatory compliance
- Experience developing water balances in GoldSim is an asset
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel PowerPoint and Word
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent
$106000 - $131000 a year
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidates 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.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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