Senior Lead, Social Responsibility

XPS Materials Group; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two annual bonuses

Comprehensive benefits plan

Retirement package

Health lifestyle account

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking a Senior Lead, Social Responsibility to implement Health, Safety, Environment and Community standards and support sustainability goals with Indigenous Peoples and communities in British Columbia. You will lead engagement, strategy development and regulatory collaboration, while fostering strong relationships with regulators and local groups.

Join EVR in the Elk Valley for a balanced role with opportunities for program leadership, community investment and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Communications, Business, Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum eight years in community relations, communications, consultation or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of community engagement, consultation and Participation Agreement negotiation.
• Regulatory processes and project consultation experience in mining.
• Understanding of mining regulatory context and community requirements.
• Knowledge of human rights and community development practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Lead COI engagement strategies for regional land, air, and water issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with communities, regulators and governments.
• Lead social risk assessments and mitigation plans for regulatory applications.
• Oversee engagement plans and regulatory consultations with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement community development initiatives and investments.
• Manage internal and external communications and engagement records.
• Collaborate on non-mining land initiatives and lease management.
• Support budgeting, reporting and entry of engagement records.

Skills

Community engagement

Regulatory consultations

Negotiation

Stakeholder relations

Health & safety

Education

Degree or diploma in Communications/Business/Social Sciences

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: November 4th, 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, Community & Indigenous Affairs, the Senior Lead, Social Responsibility is responsible for implementing Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) standards for the human environment and supporting our Communities and Indigenous Peoples sustainability goals.

To be successful, you will be a collaborative and courageous safety leader with strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and mentoring skills. You will contribute to strategy development and process improvement initiatives related to community engagement, socio-economics, environmental matters, and consultation, while effectively collaborating with Indigenous Peoples, diverse communities, stakeholders, regulators, and internal teams.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdooradventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working acompressed 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 the development and execution of Communities of Interest (COI) engagement strategies and implementation plans for regional issues related to land, air, and water, as well as specific projects
• Build and maintain relationships with local communities, stakeholder groups, regulatory authorities, and regional governments
• Lead social risk assessments and support mitigation and management plans for regulatory applications and project development
• Oversee implementation plans and participate in regulatory consultations with local governments and public stakeholders, including agreement development, implementation, and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement community development initiatives, including community investment
• Manage internal and external communications, including planning and publishing engagement and regulatory communications
• Collaborate on non-mining land initiatives including communications, relationship-building, and lease management
• Support senior management reporting, annual budget development and tracking, and the entry of engagement records into information management systems

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Communications, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience
• Minimum eight years of experience in community relations, communications, consultation, negotiations, health and safety, operations, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of community engagement, consultation, and Participation Agreement negotiation and implementation practices; resource industry experience is an asset
• Expertise in regulatory processes and consultation and engagement requirements for mine development projects
• Proven understanding of mining industry regulatory context and community engagement requirements
• Understanding of human rights, social issues, and community development practices

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.