Lead, Environment

Hinton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 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: April 9 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 Environment is responsible for the management and execution of compliance regulatory permitting and internal standards at our Cardinal River mine. This role will also be responsible for embedding continuous improvement by utilizing and adapting best practices and moving those practices forward. There is potential opportunity to also support EVRs other closure property Bullmoose mine.

To be successful we require someone who can multitask stay organized and support multiple scopes within a fast-paced team environment. The successful individual is self-motivated and possesses strong attention to detail problem solving and decision-making abilities. This role involves collaborating with contractors regulators and other stakeholders on various initiatives and programs thus a flexible attitude and strong communication and interpersonal skills are vital for success.

In this role you will have the opportunity to drive and enhance compliance environmental programs and permitting. You will work on an exciting and dynamic team collaborating with site departments and EVR central teams.

Join us in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether its biking and skiing or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing hiking and camping 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
Manage and support a team focused on compliance environment program execution and field compliance monitoring including seasonal co-op employees
Manage and support all current and new environmental programs activities including but not limited to Fisheries Wildlife Biomonitoring and Surface Water Quality and Quantity monitoring
Lead and support regulatory permitting for compliance environmental programs and reclamation projects
Management of external consultants and collaboration with internal subject matter experts as required
Manage and support environmental management systems (Health Safety Environment and Communities or HSEC) including integration of corporate standards in closure
Manage internal and external HSEC audits
Manage support and execute on internal and external reporting
Continual communication and engagement with site Safety and Operations teams in implementing environmental and compliance programs
Identify risks issues or challenges develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Develop annual objectives in conjunction with overarching coal business unit objectives and in alignment with site-specific objectives
Develop and manage annual budgets to support the completion of objectives.
Other duties as assigned or required

Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science Management Engineering or other
Minimum five to eight years experience in the field of environmental management and monitoring with preference given to candidates with experience in compliance permitting and HSEC
Experience in regulatory management or applications
Technical knowledge of relevant federal and provincial environmental legislation standards and effective industry practices
Proficient in geographic information systems with experience in environmental data management analysis and reporting
Excellent project management experience with a track record that includes management and technical direction of multiple programs or projects
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with a proven capacity in practical problem solving
Strong leadership organizational interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work productively with nominal supervision and work independently
Multi-tasking competing priorities to see projects to completion while addressing any challenges along the way
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.