Lead Apprenticeship, Training

Evr; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 144,000; 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) in British Columbia is seeking a Lead Apprenticeship Training professional to lead EVR's Heavy Duty Equipment Technician program for Levels 1–4. You will design curricula, coordinate with the College of the Rockies, and deliver classroom, shop, and field training while upholding safety and Red Seal readiness.

You will develop and maintain training plans, assess competencies, provide feedback, and partner with site stakeholders to support apprentice progression.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Red Seal HDET certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, mining preferred.
• Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or developing apprentices.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead EVR’s apprenticeship program strategy, planning, and delivery for Levels 1 through 4 HDET apprentices.
• Develop and maintain apprenticeship training plans aligned with SkilledTradesBC and Red Seal requirements.
• Partner with the College of the Rockies, SkilledTradesBC, maintenance leaders, and site stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver HDET technical training, curriculum, assessments, and learning materials.
• Evaluate competencies, provide feedback, and support individualized development plans.
• Monitor program effectiveness and maintain apprentice records and reporting.

Skills

Apprentice training experience

Leadership

Safety culture

Teaching / facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Driver's License (Class 5)

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: October 9th, 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.

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account
• Relocation Assistance

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Training & Development, the Lead Apprenticeship, Training professional leads EVR's Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) Apprenticeship Program, combining hands‑on apprentice instruction with program leadership ensuring the development of Levels 1 through 4 apprentices.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to adapt to different learning needs. You will provide clear, constructive feedback while fostering safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous learning.

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!

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Lead EVR’s apprenticeship program strategy, planning, and delivery for Levels 1 through 4 HDET apprentices
• Develop and maintain apprenticeship training plans aligned with SkilledTradesBC and Red Seal requirements
• Partner with the College of the Rockies, SkilledTradesBC, maintenance leaders, and site stakeholders to support apprentice progression and success
• Develop and deliver HDET technical training, curriculum, assessments, and learning materials through classroom, shop, and field-based learning, incorporating OEM, vendor, and emerging technology content where appropriate
• Evaluate technical competencies, provide feedback, and support individualized development plans and Red Seal readiness
• Monitor program effectiveness and continuous improvement while maintaining apprentice records, competency assessments, progression tracking, training schedules, resources, and reporting in accordance with EVR’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Operational Excellence standards

• Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) certification
• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, preferably in mining or large mobile equipment environments
• Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or developing apprentices and tradespeople
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent

Salary: $123,000 - $144,000 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.