Lead, Regulatory Approvals

Sparwood - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 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: March 19 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 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 Specialist Regulatory Approvals the Lead Regulatory Approvalsis responsible foracquiringregulatory approvals for major water quality management and mine development projects through our Social Environmental and Regulatory Approvals (SERA) framework at our coal mining operations.

To be successful we are looking for someone with strong knowledge of federal and provincial regulatory approvals processes and regulations particularly within British Columbia. The ideal candidate brings a background in aquatic sciences water management or a related person is self-motivated detail-orientatedand can organize and prioritize competing demands. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to connect with internal and external parties toidentifyand resolve issues are vital for success.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdooradventure at your fingertips. Whetheritsbiking 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
Establish and implement regulatory approvals and engagement strategies
Retain and manage the work of multi-disciplinary consulting teams including environmental baseline programs impact assessments and related budget scope management and schedule
Lead the development of regulatory approvals applications including inputs to project scoping and prefeasibility studiesidentifyingSERA risks and strategies to mitigate risks setting direction for application content holding external pre-application meetings mine review committee meetings and managing the preparation of the applications
Lead the application review process on behalf of EVR including coordinating responses to reviewer comments and negotiation of draft permit conditions
Cultivate a culture of strong integration and collaboration with mine operations project engineering teams and subject matter experts
Engage with regulators Indigenous nations and local communities
Ensure alignment of regulatory approvals work with social responsibility and regional environmental programs such as aquatic monitoring water quality modelling and cumulative effects
Deliver regular briefings and recommendations to internal SERA advisory groups and Project Boards

Requirements:

Environmental science or engineering degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five to seven yearsdemonstratedability in regulatory approvals impact assessment and project management in the natural resource sector preferably in mining
Strong working knowledge with respect to water management and aquatic related fields is preferred
Experience in engaging and collaborating with Indigenous nations regulatory agencies and other communities of interest
Strong digital literacy using Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel PowerPoint and Word
Specific knowledge and experience with permitting under the following British Columbia legislation: Mines Act Water Sustainability Act Environmental Management Act and Forest Act
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent

$105000 - $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.

As part of our recruitment process EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVRs Recruitment Privacy Policy which you can viewhere.

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.