Lead, Water Management
Lead, Water Management
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06-07-2025
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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.
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Application Deadline: July 11 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 Environment the Lead Water Management is responsible for leading the development of the Water Management Plan and Water Balance while ensuring alignment with our Operations Regional Water Quality Modelling and Water Governance Framework. This role is also responsible for driving activities related to surface water groundwater and operational water management.
To be successful we are looking for someone who has strong leadership and mentoring skills. This person can make recommendations and lead change at a large mining operation through long-term strategic direction. Strong influencing interpersonal and communication skills as well as the high levels of innovation motivation integrity and dedication are vital for success.
This is an exciting chance to look for opportunities for innovation to ensure continuous improvement of our water management program. You will drive projects and change owning the process and its successes!
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
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop Water Management Plans consistent with business regulatory regional water quality modelling and Water Governance Framework requirements
- Lead engagement and manage relationships with government agencies Indigenous groups and other local communities of interest
- Develop a site-based proactive process for water management to deliver efficiencies in mine development water uses operations and regulatory authorizations managing regional and site-specific tools
- Proactively manage risks for water quantity and quality from project findings and site experience and risks associated with regional water quality modelling and site operations
- Provide senior level technical editing of permitting applications and regulatory submissions
- Ensure regulatory commitments relating to Water Management Plans and Water Management Facilities are met and developing plans to achieve these requirements
- Prepare and submit data and reports to meet regulatory and other commitments present technical information to a variety of audiences
- Find opportunities for water efficiency through integrating water costs into project development and operations
- Identify operational water supply needs supply risk and develop feasible mitigation based on defined permitted mine life water needs
- Collaborate with partners and advise senior management to support responsible water management decision making
- Develop life of mine plans in alignment with the regional approach in order to design the water infrastructure water supply and control impacts in the receiving environment considering different hydrologic scenarios
- Manage the monitoring program onsite and ensure having the information to meet the compliance limits onsite
Requirements:
- Engineering or Science Degree in a related field
- Minimum seven years demonstrated ability working in industrial setting preferably in mining
- Experience in project management and delivery
- Experience in development and implementation of holistic water management programs and risk evaluation of water quality/quantity and aquatic life is an asset
- Experience supervising or leading a team is an asset
- Technical knowledge of federal and provincial mining water practices and regulatory compliance is an asset
$120000 - $149000 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.
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