Senior Engineer, Mining

Socket.dev; Elkford; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 145,000; 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) seeks a Senior Mine Engineer to lead long-range planning and optimization for sustaining and extending the Life of Mine at Greenhills Operations in British Columbia. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver the Life of Asset, 5-year plan, budgets and forecasts while ensuring sustainable development standards.

The role requires seven years in mine planning, P.Eng.

Qualifications

• BS in Mining Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Registered P.Eng. or eligible with EGBC; EVR will support registration.
• Minimum seven years experience in mine planning.
• Proficiency in XPAC Solutions and MinePlan3D.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Participate in health and safety programs and policies.
• Lead Life of Asset, 5-year plan, budget, forecast.
• Mentor and develop Long-Range Engineering Team.
• Execute mine planning including pit, spoil, haulage and closure design with sustainability considerations.
• Perform iterative production scheduling from KPI analysis to coal blending results.
• Influence site decision making through detailed data analysis and sound mining practices.
• Perform economic evaluations, long-range capital consolidation, productivity analyses, and peer reviews.
• Communicate mine development projects to permitting groups and assist in permit applications.

Skills

Mine planning

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Mining Engineering

P.Eng. eligible/Registered (EGBC)

Tools

XPAC Solutions

MinePlan3D

Microsoft Office

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.

Application Deadline: September 10th, 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 Engineering Supervisor, the Senior Mine Engineer is responsible for developing and optimizing strategic long-range plans to sustain and extend the Life of Mine at Greenhills Operations. The role involves executing all aspects of long-range planning including: pit, spoil and haul road design optimizations, life of mine schedules, strategic evaluations, all while considering potential impacts to sustainable development. This role also leads and supports key deliverables, including the Life of Asset, 5-year plan, budget, forecast and R&R, by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that deadlines are met. This role is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to make a positive impact on the business.

To be successful, we require a person who is self-motivated and enjoys working in a team environment with all levels of an organization. This person has strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and is dedicated to continuous improvement. They have proven problem solving skills and can organize competing priorities to enable effective decision making.

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
• Relocation Assistance

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Lead and support key deliverables, including the Life of Asset, 5-year plan, budget, forecast
• Mentor and develop skill set of the Long - Range Engineering Team
• Execute on a wide range of mine planning including pit, spoil, haulage and closure design while considering potential sustainable development impacts
• Perform iterative production scheduling from KPI analysis to estimated coal blending results
• Influence strong site decision making through detailed data analysis and sound mining practices
• Perform economic evaluations, long range capital consolidation, productivity analyses, strategic planning assessments, and peer reviews
• Communicate mine development projects to the permitting groups within the business unit. Assist in developing mine permit applications and amendments and ensure mine plans are following permit compliance
• Participate in the development of annual reserves and resource reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience
• Registered P.Eng., or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC);EVR will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration
• Minimum seven years experience in mine planning
• Proficiency in mine scheduling software such as XPAC Solutions, and mine design software such as MinePlan3D
• Solid understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite®
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary: $116,000 - $145,000 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.