Lab Analyst, Sampler

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is hiring a Lab Sample Analyst in British Columbia to provide accurate coal preparation and assay testing, ensuring customer satisfaction and mining performance. The role requires handling samples up to 25 kg, strong teamwork, and attention to safety and efficiency across multiple sites.

You will gain exposure to various coal blends, interact with partners from different departments, and contribute to quality control for customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Technical Diploma.
• Experience working in an industrial setting is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite®, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Collect and process hourly production samples, plant circuits and customer samples in a safe and efficient manner.
• Analyze coal utilizing procedures with ASTM and ISO standards (e.g., alkali extraction, TSS, proximate analysis, FSI, screening, magnetite analysis, mini washes, and plant production analysis).
• Operate a forklift/loader and manual forklift.
• Operate various lab equipment (pulverizers, crushers, screen shakers).

Education

High school diploma or Technical Diploma

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 1st, 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 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 Lead, Central Lab, the Lab Sample Analyst is responsible for providing accurate coal preparation and assay testing to ensure customer satisfaction and mining performance for our operations.

To be successful, we are looking for someone who can work well with a team as well as empower themselves as an individual. Due to the importance of this work in our coal process, accuracy and efficiency are extremely important. You must be able to multi-task, stay organized, prioritize your work, and manage the handling of samples up to 25kg on a regular basis to keep the process moving efficiently. Since you will be engaging multiple partners across our sites, strong communication and interpersonal skills will be vital.

You will have the chance to work with partners from many different departments and mine sites, giving you exposure to the different processes involved in our operations. This gives you the opportunity for growth in different streams of our business. You will also gain knowledge about our different coal blends, ensuring their accuracy for our customers around the world.

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! 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
• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Collect and process hourly production samples, plant circuits and customer samples in a safe and efficient manner
• Analyze coal utilizing specific procedures that incorporate ASTM and ISO standards such as, alkali extraction, TSS, proximate analysis, FSI, screening, magnetite analysis, mini washes as well as plant production analysis
• Operate a forklift/loader and manual forklift
• Operate various pieces of lab equipment (pulverizers, crushers, screen shakers)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or Technical Diploma
• Experience working in an industrial setting is an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite®, particularly Excel and Word

Salary: $64,000 - $80,000 CAD /year

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.