Senior Engineer Supervisor, Geotechnical

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 191,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian steelmaking coal producer is seeking a Senior Engineer Supervisor Geotechnical to lead geotechnical functions at their mining site. The role demands a motivated self-starter with strong communication, technical, and leadership skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering and P.Eng registration. This position offers a salary range of $137,000 to $170,000 annually, emphasizing work-life balance with a compressed workweek and two annual bonuses.

Benefits

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years’ relevant geotechnical experience, including a recent geotechnical role at a large open pit mining operation.
• Experience in geotechnical data analysis, site investigations, project evaluation, and management.
• Contractor management experience considered a very strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of geotechnical professionals to ensure high performance and continuous development.
• Apply geotechnical expertise to various structural concerns including pit walls and soil slopes.
• Design programs to identify and mitigate geotechnical hazards.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership skills

Technical skills in geotechnical analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering

Registered as a P.Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)

Tools

Industry standard geotechnical software

Microsoft Office Suite

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: December 17, 2025

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 Engineer Manager, the Senior Engineer Supervisor Geotechnical is responsible for leading a team that directs all geotechnical functions at the mine site, from day-to-day operational support to longer term technical analysis.

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills who is a motivated self starter, organized, and able to prioritize contending demands. Technical and leadership skills are both highly valued, as these skills are vital for leading and mentoring our geotechnical team to success.

The successful candidate will also play an active role in the broader EVR geotechnical community through ongoing collaboration with geotechnical personnel in our other engineering groups.

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
• Lead a small team of geotechnical professionals to ensure both high performance and continuous development
• Apply geotechnical expertise to pit walls, waste dumps, blast vibration analysis, and soil slopes and other structures
• Design and implement programs (both technical and training) to identify, eliminate, or mitigate geotechnical hazards and improve designs
• Coordinate and maintain site geotechnical programs, including monitoring systems
• Coordinate and review work by external geotechnical consultants.
• Review short- and long-range plans for geotechnical hazards, data gaps, and design deficiencies
• Key the point of contact between a diverse range of key stakeholders at site

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering
• Registered as a P.Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)
• Minimum eight years’ relevant geotechnical experience, including a recent geotechnical role at a large open pit mining operation
• Understanding of industry standard geotechnical software and the Microsoft Office Suite®
• Experience in geotechnical data analysis, site investigations, project evaluation, and management
• Contractor management experience considered a very strong asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

$137,000 - $170,000 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.