Engineer or Engineer in Training, Geotechnical (Temporary)
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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.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity Join our team.
Application Deadline: May 21 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 Geological Engineering the person in this role will be an important member of a highly experienced team of geotechnical professionals in EVRs central Technical Services group who apply leading practices to support safe production at multiple open pit steelmaking coal operations in complex ground conditions investigation and design work for future mining areas and the geotechnical aspects of reclamation and closure work for non-operating sites.
Reporting to the Manager Geological Engineering the person in this role will be an important member of a highly experienced team of geotechnical professionals in EVRs central Technical Services group who apply leading practices to support safe production at multiple open pit steelmaking coal operations in complex ground conditions investigation and design work for future mining areas and the geotechnical aspects of reclamation and closure work for non-operating sites.
This role provides a wide range of skills development and experience including slope performance monitoring geotechnical analyses design work for pit slopes and waste rock dumps geotechnical hazard identification and risk management. The work includes collaboration with central and site-based senior geotechnical engineers mining engineers and other disciplines.
To be successful we are looking for someone who has a learning mindset along with an interest in being an active participant in EVRs geotechnical community of practice (approx. 30 personnel across EVRs site-based and central teams) to help drive continuous improvement in EVRs geotechnical practices.
Join us in one of our breathtaking locations Calgary AB or Sparwood BC. With a compressed work week and alternating Fridays off experience what true work-life balance is all about!
Benefits:
- Extended Health Benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Vacation Allotment
In this role you will:
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Technical work on projects within EVRs central geotechnical team to continuously improve EVRs geotechnical practices.
- Technical support for the geotechnical engineering teams at EVRs operating sites with respect to slope monitoring systems (radar prisms GPS InSAR) data interpretation stability analyses and geohazard assessment and management
- Participate in site reclamation and closure work including post-mining geotechnical monitoring stability and risk assessments for open pits and waste rock dumps.
- Other duties as assigned or required
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Geological Geotechnical or Mining Engineering
- Registered or eligible to register with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng. or Engineer in Training
- Minimum three years of relevant geotechnical experience including experience with geotechnical investigations analyses design and monitoring work for open pit mining operations (coal base or precious metals or industrial minerals).
- Working knowledge of software packages for open pit and waste dump geotechnical work (e.g. Rocscience suite GeoExplorer radar monitoring MinePlan)
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent
$91300 - $126800 a year
For applicants registered as an EIT or GIT annual base salary will be determined by EVRs formal progression matrix based on verified relevant years of experience.
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 .
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About Company
Learn how the Horne Smelter in Rouyn-Noranda recovers copper responsibly, reduces emissions, and supports its community as part of Glencore.
