Senior Analyst, Infrastructure

XPS Materials Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 113,000; 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 seeking an Infrastructure Analyst to administer and enhance its enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid environments in Calgary, with optional roles in Vancouver. The role focuses on VMware, Citrix, Windows Server, AD, and automation using PowerShell, Terraform, and cloud services, while contributing to cloud adoption and security alignment.

You will join a distributed team with a compressed work week and alternating Fridays off, aiming to improve

Qualifications

• 3+ years supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Experience with VMware ESXi/Horizon, Citrix VAD/NetScaler, Windows Server 2016+.
• Strong PowerShell automation and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Azure, Terraform IaC, Azure DevOps, GitHub and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of storage, networking, backup and DR technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Develop automation and IaC solutions to improve reliability and reduce risk.
• Monitor availability, performance, capacity, and security; assist incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Networking, and Digital Technology teams to ensure governed infrastructure.
• Maintain technical documentation and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve troubleshooting.
• Participate in on-call and after-hours support in a 24x7 environment.
• Support cloud adoption and modernization initiatives for the organization.

Skills

PowerShell automation

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

VMware ESXi/Horizon

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops/NetScaler

Windows Server 2016+

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

File services

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 7th, 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 Manager, Core Infrastructure, the Infrastructure Analyst is responsible for the administration, support, automation, and continuous improvement of EVR's enterprise infrastructure platforms.

As a member of a distributed team, you will support critical on-premises technologies including server, virtualization, storage, desktop virtualization, and infrastructure services while contributing to the organization's cloud adoption, automation, and modernization initiatives. The role combines traditional infrastructure operations with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps practices, and emerging AI-enabled operational capabilities to improve reliability, efficiency, and security across the enterprise.

Join us in one of our breathtaking locations - the Elk Valley Resources area, Calgary, AB, or Vancouver, BC. With a compressed work week and alternating Fridays off, experience what true work-life balance is all about!

Benefits

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

In this role you will

• Demonstrate leadership in safety, health, environmental, and sustainability practices
• Administer and support enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid environments, including VMware ESXi, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, NetScaler, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services
• Monitor infrastructure availability, performance, capacity, and security, and support incident response, root cause analysis, problem management, and continuous improvement
• Develop automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using PowerShell, Terraform, and cloud-native services to improve consistency and reduce operational risk
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Networking, Security, Applications, and Digital Technology teams to deliver secure, reliable infrastructure aligned with governance standards
• Maintain technical documentation and standards, and leverage AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve troubleshooting, knowledge management, and service delivery
• Participate in on-call and after-hours support as required in a 24x7 operational environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience, with 3+ years supporting enterprise infrastructure environments
• Experience supporting VMware ESXi/Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops/NetScaler, Windows Server 2016 or later, Active Directory, and core Microsoft services
• Working knowledge of storage, networking, server hardware, backup, and disaster recovery technologies, plus PowerShell automation and strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills in distributed, multi-site environments
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure, Terraform/IaC, Azure DevOps, GitHub, source control, and CI/CD methodologies
• Experience with enterprise monitoring, observability, operational analytics, and AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot; relevant Azure, VMware, Terraform, Citrix, or ITIL certifications are an asset

Salary: $96,000 - $113,000 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.

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.