Lead, Environment

Elk Valley Resources; Elkford; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian natural resources company in Elkford, Alberta is seeking a Lead, Environment to ensure compliance with environmental standards and improve performance. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in environmental management, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a degree in Engineering or Science. This role offers a salary range of $106,000 - $131,000, along with benefits including bonuses and a retirement package, in a picturesque outdoor setting.

Benefits

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience providing technical direction on environmental risks.
• Experience within a mining or industrial setting is an asset.
• Technical knowledge of federal and provincial compliance practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of environmental compliance strategies.
• Facilitate incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• Coordinate and manage the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Track and report on environmental performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Engineering or Science

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: January 5, 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 Senior Lead, Environment, the Lead, Environment is responsible for supporting the implementation of an environmental compliance and performance improvement strategy at Fording River Operations (FRO). This role is important in advancing continual improvement onsite to proactively mitigate potential environmental risks. This role is responsible for facilitating incident investigations, corrective action planning, and assessing the effectiveness of controls related to environment compliance.

To be successful, we are looking for a self-motivated team player with excellent leadership, organization, and facilitation abilities; someone with the ability to manage challenging priorities and can move processes forward. This person will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of multidisciplinary teams. This role presents a diverse range of challenges across multiple subject areas and requires a critical thinker with exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills. Additionally, you will be a process-oriented and practical solutions-based individual with strong organizational and time management skills.

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
• Collaborate closely with departments to develop or improve controls that address environment compliance obligations and risk management
• Facilitate multidisciplinary problem‑solving sessions related to compliance and known risk sources to implement a variety of practical corrective and preventive action plans
• Build and conduct effectiveness reviews, assurance checks, and proactively identify areas of improvement
• Coordinate, maintain, and manage the Environmental Management System (EMS) to achieve adherence to regulatory requirements
• Support on‑site regulatory inspections and follow‑up reporting and communications
• Track and report on progress against environmental performance metrics
• Collaboratively work with other groups and departments to create a consistent approach to support construction planning, execution, and post‑construction compliance for projects with environmental involvement
• Provide visible felt leadership through frequent collaboration in the field and across departments

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Engineering or Science; an environmental related field is preferred
• Hold a professional designation and meet the BC provincial requirements of a qualified professional for applicable programs is an asset
• Minimum five years’ experience providing technical direction on environmental risks and challenges associated with resource management. Experience within a mining or industrial setting is considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
• Confident with influencing and supporting practical and process change across various disciplines and departments. Coordinate activities to foster a culture of environmental awareness and accountability
• Technical knowledge of federal and provincial compliance practices and regulations
• Excellent project management experience with a track record that includes managing teams and technical direction of multiple projects and budgets

$106,000 - $131,000 a 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.

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.