Senior Lead, Regional Air and Climate Action
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 29 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 Manager Environmental Performance the Senior Lead Regional Air & Climate Action provides enterprise-wide technical leadership for air quality permitting compliance and reporting air dispersion modeling fugitive dust greenhouse gas and climate-related environmental management across EVR. This role supports asset and regional teams with permitting regulatory interpretation compliance reporting and practical implementation of air and emissions-related requirements.
The role is responsible for the regional air quality monitoring and reporting program guiding complex air quality and fugitive dust issues supporting new and amended permits and ensuring EVR meets key internal and external air GHG and climate reporting obligations. This position is also a relationship holder with the BC Government Air team and other regulatory agencies.
To be successful we are looking for someone with strong technical capability sound judgement and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly influence decisions and align people across the business to move work forward.
Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your 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
- Comply with all EVR HSEC&HR standards and operating procedures
- Provide technical leadership and support on air quality permitting and compliance reporting air dispersion modeling review National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) reporting fugitive dust emissions management and related compliance issues across EVR
- Support asset teams with new permits permit amendments technical reviews and implementation of air-related regulatory requirements
- Guide the development and review of air quality studies regulatory submissions management plans and compliance strategies
- Act as EVRs key relationship holder with the BC Government Air team and support regulator engagement on air and emissions-related matters
- Monitor and interpret provincial and federal air emissions and climate-related regulatory developments and communicate impacts to the business
- Oversee regional greenhouse gas and climate-related reporting requirements including internal reporting Scope 3 support and external compliance submissions
- Coordinate or support annual and periodic air and emissions reporting including regional air reports and other regulatory deliverables
- Provide practical plain-language advice to site teams leadership and cross-functional partners on complex technical and regulatory matters
- Supervision and mentoring of Lead Coordinator and co-ops collaborate across teams of Senior Leads/Leads within Sustainable Development and operations. Provide regular key updates for Senior Leadership and Managers.
- Identify opportunities to improve consistency efficiency and quality in EVRs air and emissions management systems reporting and processes
- Build strong working relationships and help align technical operational and regulatory stakeholders to advance priority work
- Project management experience for multiple projects
- Stakeholder engagement (like interaction with regulators legal department as well as community members)
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering Environmental Science Atmospheric Science or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in air quality environmental permitting emissions management or environmental compliance preferably in mining or heavy industry or in air quality consulting
- Strong technical understanding of air quality fugitive dust emissions and environmental permitting and GHG regulations and reporting
- Experience supporting or leading air-related permits amendments regulatory submissions and regulator engagement
- Working knowledge of provincial and federal air greenhouse gas and climate-related regulations and reporting requirements
- Experience reviewing technical studies consultant reports and environmental data related to air and emissions management
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory issues into practical advice and clear direction
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent
$123000 - $152000 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.
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 view at .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Learn how the Horne Smelter in Rouyn-Noranda recovers copper responsibly, reduces emissions, and supports its community as part of Glencore.