Geotechnical Engineer or Engineer-in-Training

Elkford - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 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:February 11 2026

What we offer:

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 Geotechnical Senior Engineering Supervisor the Geotechnical Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (EIT)is responsible forpit and spoil slope stability.

You will have the opportunity to perform slope stability assessments in the field including by drone interpret slope movement on instrumentation and to perform and support stability analyses and designs. The Geotechnical Teamprovidesstability guidance for the Open Pit Operations and provides key information for safe access mine designs pit and spoil expansions and design compliance. There is opportunity to make your mark by applying geotechnical skills andexpertiseon a variety of slope stability evaluations.

To be successful werequiresomeone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can develop and communicate practical recommendations to mine planners and operations personnel. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in coordinating internal resources. This rolerequires a motivated self-starter who can multi-task effectively and work collaboratively with others in a technical team-based environment.

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 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
Perform regular geotechnical inspections of the active and dormant mining areas report on the inspections and provide recommendations
Manage and interpret geotechnical data and apply to stability analyses slope designs and recommendations
Perform stability analyses for rock slopes waste dumps and soil stockpiles
Coordinate site geotechnical field programs and support geotechnical analyses and designs of the Life of Mine plan
Coordinate and review work by external geotechnical consultants to ensure it is fit for purpose and meets specifications standards and codes
Contribute to geotechnical projects and scheduling including developing Appropriation Requests and tender packagesallocatingbudget and conducting risk assessments
Support geotechnical drilling programs including diamond core reverse circulation (RC) hydrogeology studies and instrumentation

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Geological Engineering Mine Engineering Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering or Geology
Registered or eligible to register with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng. Or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)
Recent graduates upcoming graduates and qualified candidates with related post-graduate geotechnical experience are encouraged to apply
Working knowledge preferred of Microsoft Suite including Excel PowerPoint and relevant geotechnicalandrock mechanics or mining software
Recent geotechnical role at an open pit mining operationis an asset

$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.

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.

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