Senior Lead, Environment Water Treatment

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 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 is seeking a Senior Lead, Environment Water Treatment in British Columbia. You will provide day‑to‑day senior decision making, technical direction, and leadership for environmental and regulatory risk management across multiple treatment facilities.

You will guide commissioning phases, mentor a team of Leads and Technicians, and collaborate with regulatory agencies and Indigenous groups to advance water quality objectives and the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in technical leadership on regulatory/environmental issues related to water treatment or resource management
• Strong technical writing, presentation, data analysis, and reporting skills
• Experience supervising or leading a team is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day senior decision making and technical direction to the Water Operations team on environmental and regulatory risks
• Lead commissioning phases of projects to manage environmental/regulatory risks and guide incident response
• Mentor Leads, Coordinators and Technicians to raise team expertise and drive continuous improvement
• Foster collaboration between Environment Water Treatment, Water Operations and Water Projects teams
• Represent EVR in engagements with regulatory agencies and Indigenous groups

Skills

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Technical writing

Team mentorship

Education

Environmental Science/Engineering degree

Job description

Application Deadline: November 19th, 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 Supervisor, Environment Water Treatment, the Senior Lead, Environment Water Treatment is responsible for providing day to day senior level decision making, guidance and technical direction related to environmental and regulatory risks (provincial and federal) associated with EVR’s planned and operating treatment facilities. Current treatment technologies include Active Water Treatment Facilities (AWTFs), Saturated Rock Fill facilities (SRFs), Reverse Osmosis – High Density Sludge (RO-HDS) and Antiscalant Addition Facilities (AAFs) for calcite prevention. You will lead a team of technical professionals responsible for managing environmental risks and satisfying regulatory requirements associated with multiple planned and operating treatment facilities.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with a strong technical background, outstanding critical thinking, and complex problem-solving abilities, who can make quick decisions in day-to-day operations. We require someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can lead and mentor a team, and who has experience with conflict resolution. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to effectively prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment will also be crucial.

This is an exciting opportunity to guide a team of hardworking professionals in a growing and technically exciting field. In this role you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with regulatory agencies, Indigenous groups, and communities of interest, building and maintaining positive relationships. EVR’s water treatment technologies represent some of the most advanced water treatment technologies in the world and in this role you will have the opportunity to advance the objectives of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan.

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 workweek, with every other Friday 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
• Provide day-to-day senior level decision making, guidance and technical direction to the Water Operations team with a focus on environmental and regulatory/compliance risks, regulatory engagement, risk identification, risk management, balance of competing risks, and incident response
• Provide day-to-day senior operational decision-making support through the commissioning phases of projects to manage and mitigate environmental and regulatory risks and provide leadership during incident response.
• Lead the resolution of day-to-day emerging issues to manage and mitigate regulatory and environmental risks
• Supervise and provide day to day mentorship, support, guidance, and development to a team of Leads, Coordinators and Technicians to increase team expertise and drive continuous improvement
• Provide integrity and leadership to foster a culture of teamwork between the Environment Water Treatment, Water Operations, and Water Projects teams

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other related field or a relevant combination of education and experience
• Minimum seven years demonstrated ability providing technical leadership on regulatory and environmental issues related to water treatment or resource management
• Experience supervising or leading a team is an asset
• Solid technical understanding of environmental risk management practices and systems related to water quality, quantity, and aquatic receptors
• Knowledge and experience with federal and provincial regulations and compliance practices related to water quality and quantity, water management, and resource development
• Strong technical writing, presentation, data analysis, and reporting skills
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary

$123,000 - 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.