May 2026 Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; Sur place; CAD 20 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Financial assistance for travel expenses

Hands-on experience with real-world applications

Mentorship from specialists

Primary consideration for future positions

Résumé du poste

A Canadian steelmaking company based in Sparwood is seeking a Mechanical Engineering co-op student. You will participate in health and safety programs, assist in maintenance project coordination, monitor budgets, and support engineering teams. Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, possess strong communication skills, and are comfortable in dynamic environments. This role offers financial assistance, mentorship, and hands-on experience to help develop technical skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable in a dynamic industrial environment.

Responsabilités

• Adhere to health and safety programs.
• Coordinate maintenance projects.
• Monitor project budgets for inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with engineering to produce detailed mechanical designs on site.
• Support reliability maintenance initiatives and root-cause analysis.
• Plan and schedule maintenance shutdown work.
• Troubleshoot equipment with trades and develop repair scopes.
• Generate innovative ideas to improve operations.

Connaissances

Mechanical Engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Formation

Working toward an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Description du poste

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. We are 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.

Base pay range

The pay range for the position will be based on your skills and experience. Learn more by speaking with your recruiter.

Job details

• Start date: May 2026
• Duration: 8 or 12 months

In this role, you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Assist in coordination of maintenance projects in a processing plant, water treatment facility or mobile maintenance; responsible for organizing, scheduling and monitoring the status of maintenance projects
• Monitor project budgets and identify inefficiencies and offer cost‑effective solutions
• Collaborate with the engineering team to produce detailed designs for mechanical projects on site such as upgrades to equipment or building facilities
• Support reliability maintenance initiatives including failure and root cause analysis
• Coordinate the plan and schedule for maintenance shutdown work
• Support operations and work with skilled trades to troubleshoot equipment failure and develop repair scopes of work
• Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business

Requirements:

• Working toward an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License or extra‑provincial equivalent, without learner’s restrictions
• 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); 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

Application deadline: January 25, 2026.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy pre‑employment requirements of a pre‑employment drug screen and 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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

Job classification

• Seniority level: Not applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage