Lead or Senior Lead, Research and Development (Temporary)

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

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:January 29 2026

Whatweoffer:

At EVRwerededicated 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 whereeach individualis valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we areaccomplishinggreat thingsand are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Engineer Supervisor Applied Research and Development the Lead or Senior Lead Research and Development (R&D)is responsible forleading water quality R&D projects. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to develop research programs and safely execute those programs at our active mine sites as a part of Tecks overall commitment to the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan. The Lead or Senior Lead title will be issued based on experience.

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who can coordinate and manage consultants and contractors. Someone who is self-motivated and collaborates well with a multi-disciplinary team. Someone who is adaptable and able to prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment.

In this role you will have the chance to make a substantial contribution to the sustainability of mining and improving water quality. You will be scaling up and implementing excitingnew technologiesfrom scoping to field implementation changing the way we manageminewaste.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whetheritsbiking and skiing or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking there is something for everyone. Working a compressed workweek with alternating Fridays off come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

Extended Health Benefits
Health Spending Account
Vacation Allotment

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Lead projects from scoping phase through to field implementation
Collaborate with Environment and Social Responsibility toacquirepermits and work with regulators to transition R&D projects to technologies that can be relied on to improve water quality
Balance the technical needs of research programs with the practical requirements of active mining environments
Deliver technical presentations to both internal and external partners

Requirements:

Graduate degree (Mastersor PhD) in Engineering or Science degree in civil chemical geological mining environmental or a related field
Experience deploying projects in an industrial setting; preferably in a mining environment
Experience leadingapplied field basedtechnical projects
Working knowledge of relevant disciplines such as geochemistry contaminant hydrogeology hydrology and/ or microbiology
Industrial research and development experience is an asset
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent

Salary:$101400/ 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:

Senior IC