Senior Supervisor, Area Planning

Sparwood - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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: December 19 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 Superintendent the Senior Supervisor Mine Operations is responsible for working closely with Mine Engineering Maintenance Processing and the other Mine Operations Supervisors to ensure the mine plan is developed effectively and executed safely and productively in an autonomous haulage environment.

To be successful we are looking for someone with excellent leadership communication and interpersonal abilities who will collaborate with and establish strong relationships across multi-disciplinary teams. This role requires versatility and ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced environment undergoing transformational change specifically with autonomous haulage. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills including the ability to empower coach and mentor others are vital.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdooradventure at your fingertips. Whether its biking and skiing or the laid-backatmosphere of fishing and hiking there is something for everyone! Working acompressed work week with alternating Fridays off come experience what work lifebalance 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
Working with short range engineering to optimize the mine plan while meeting the requirements of the 18-week plan
Ensure pit power is planned and coordinated with mine maintenance and mine ops is lined up to execute effectively
Ensure pit dewatering is planned and executed effectively
Ensure support equipment use is effectively planned to meet short term mining goals productively
Ensure shovel headings are set up to support productive double side loading
Ensure dumps are set up to support productive dumping sequences while managing effective flat haul to meet the objectives of the plan
Ensure drill patterns are set up productively and pattern prep is done in advance
Provide mentorship to Mine Operations Supervisors on good mining standards
Provide mentorship to planning engineers on productive mining practices
Create daily note packages to support continued execution of the mine plan across all shifts
Accountable to the General Supervisor Mine Operations for delivering a safe productive mine plan
Look for innovative ways to minimize cost and maximize production without impacting the commitment to safety
Support leadership development of the operation supervision staff
Perform other responsibilities as required and assigned

Requirements:

Minimum eight years of mining experience with five years of supervisory experience
Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills
Proven ability to mentor and motivate both junior and senior employees
Strong personal standards with respect to mining standards and the ability ensure those standards are executed in the field.
Ability to understand and work with mine planning maps
Strong digital literacy including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and solid understanding of mine dispatch systems. Experience in autonomous haulage systems would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to hold oneself accountable and lead and work in a fast-paced environment
Driven and motivated toward continuous improvement.
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent

$130000 - $161000 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Manager