January 2027 Projects/Civil Engineering Co-op

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & co-op fee assistance

Mentorship by industry specialists

Hands-on mining operation experience

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) invites engineering undergraduates to join our Elk Valley, BC team for a co-op placement starting January 2027. The 8- or 12-month program emphasizes hands-on project work, safety, and professional development within a large mining operation.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations and consultants, participate in multi-disciplinary teams, and assist with process development, testing and cost-control activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Civil, Projects or related engineering field.
• Comfortable in a dynamic industrial work environment with diverse teams.
• Motivated self-starter capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and consultants on process development and troubleshooting.
• Support Project Management in evaluating vendor proposals, scheduling and cost control.
• Prepare and deliver environmental awareness materials to employees.
• Create and evaluate new ideas and technologies to improve business processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Project management

MS Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Undergraduate degree – Civil/Projects Engineering or Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Materials

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS 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.

Start Date: January 2027

Duration: 8 or 12 months

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 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.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it’s biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Come experience what work life balance is all about!

In this role, you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Seeking ways to improve our process by collaborating with the engineering team, operations and consultants on new process development, quality assurance initiatives, day-to-day troubleshooting, and evaluation test work
• Support the Project Management team in evaluating vendor proposals, progressing designs, completing the project framework documents, support RFP's, scheduling, cost control, construction execution and commissioning
• Participate in multi-disciplinary professional teams, support activity projects, prepare and deliver environmental awareness materials to employees
• Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business

Requirements:

• Working towards an Undergraduate degree in Civil or Projects Engineering or Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Materials Engineering with a passion for project based work
• Comfortable working in a dynamic industrial work environment with a range of engineering, technical and operational personnel
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and a solid understanding of AutoCAD and Solidworks would be advantageous

Benefits:

• Receive financial assistance for travel expenses and co-op fees
• Acquire hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations, fostering the development of technical skills
• Benefit from mentorship and guidance offered by seasoned specialists in their respective fields
• Gain a competitive edge, securing primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation

$4,867 - $6,167 a month

Salary is commensurate with the number of academic semesters and prior co-op experiences completed.

Application Deadline: October 16, 2027

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 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.