Engineer or Engineer-In-Training, Mining

Socket.dev; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking an Engineer or Engineer in Training, Mining, to develop and optimize strategic mid-range plans at Elkview Operations in British Columbia. The role covers pit, spoil, and haul road design, plus 2-5 year schedules and strategic evaluations with emphasis on sustainable development.

The successful candidate will collaborate in a team, possess strong communication skills, and excel at prioritizing multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• EGBC registration or eligibility; EVR supports eligible employees.
• Proficiency with XPAC Solutions and Minesight 3D.
• Strong MS Office skills for reporting and analysis.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Execute mine planning tasks including pit, spoil, and haulage design.
• Perform 2- to 5-year production scheduling and KPI analysis.
• Influence site decisions through data analysis and mining best practices.
• Conduct economic evaluations, productivity analyses, and strategic planning.
• Communicate mine development projects to permitting groups and stakeholders.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering

EGBC registration or eligibility

Tools

XPAC Solutions

Minesight 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 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: September 3rd, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're 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 professionaldevelopment.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where eachindividual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and arecommitted to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Engineer or Engineer in Training, Mining, isresponsible for developing and optimizing strategic mid-range plans at Elkview Operations. The role involves executing all aspects of mid-range planningincluding pit, spoil, and haul road design optimizations, 2-5 year schedules, strategicevaluations, all while considering potential impacts to sustainable development. This role is anexcellent opportunity for an engineer looking to make a positive impact on the business.

To be successful, we require a person who is self-motivated and enjoys working in a teamenvironment with all levels of an organization. This person has strong written, verbal, andinterpersonal communication skills and is dedicated to continuous improvement. They haveproven problem-solving skills and can organize competing priorities to enable effective decisionmaking.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure atyour fingertips. Whether it's 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
• Relocation Assistance

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Execute on a wide range of mine planning deliverables including pit, spoil, and haulage design whileconsidering potential sustainable development impacts
• Perform iterative production scheduling from KPI analysis to estimated coal blending results
• Influence site decision making through detailed data analysis and sound miningpractices
• Perform economic evaluations, productivity analyses,strategic planning assessments, and peer reviews
• Communicate mine development projects to the permitting groups within the business unit
• Assist in developing mine permit applications and amendments and ensure mine plans are following permit compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience
• Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC);EVR will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration
• Proficiency in mine scheduling software such as XPAC Solutions, and mine design softwaresuch as Minesight 3D
• Solid understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite®
• Motivated self-starter, able to work under minimal supervision
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary:

$91,300 to $126,800 CAD/year

For applicants registered as an EIT or GIT, annual base salary will be determined by EVR's formal progression matrix based on verified relevant years of experience.

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s 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 EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

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.