Lead, Water Management

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: April 7 2026

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 Balances 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 hydrology and water management planning for closure.

To be successful we are looking for a highly motivated diligent and organized person who can drive and keep pace with change and innovation. This person has outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and can effectively engage with professionals across departments and at varying levels of the organization. This position requires a flexible person who can find solutions to changing needs in fast-paced environment and who can work with nominal supervision using a collaborative approach on a team that tackles complex and novel issues.

This is an outstanding opportunity to be on the forefront of mine water management for Closure. Innovation will be a key component in driving industry leading rehabilitation & reclamation focused on achieving site closure goals and objectives. The work you do will support the progression of sustainable mining in the Elk Valley focused on caring for the people communities and land that we love.

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
Build updates of water planning related tools such as water balance model
Manage risks through effective implementation of site water management
Implement water management tools in alignment with long term site water management strategies and regulatory authorizations
Lead development updates of Water Management Plan consistent with business regulatory regional water quality modelling and Water Governance Framework requirements
Progress a holistic approach to water management to achieve water quality targets for closure
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 source control strategies remediation/reclamation projects and regulatory authorizations
Proactively manage risks from project findings and risks associated with regional water quality modelling and site care and maintenance or possible plant processing activity
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
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

Requirements:

Degree in Engineering or Science in environment mining civil geochemistry hydrology hydrogeology or other related field
Minimum five years demonstrated ability working in industrial environment; experience in mining or oil and gas
Minimum two years experience supervising or leading a team
Experience in project management and delivery
Relevant professional accreditation is an asset
Experience in development and implementation of holistic water management programs and risk evaluation of water quality/quantity and aquatic life is an asset
Technical knowledge of federal and provincial mining water practices and regulatory compliance is an asset
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent

$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.

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.