September 2025 Mine Engineering Co-op

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources is seeking an Engineering Intern for a co-op opportunity. You will engage in various mine planning tasks and contribute to operational insights while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment in British Columbia's Elk Valley. This role supports your education with practical skills and mentorship opportunities, paving the way for a successful career in the engineering field.

Benefits

Financial assistance for travel expenses

Mentorship by seasoned specialists

Hands-on experience in mining operations

Qualifications

• Motivated self-starters with ability to manage several projects.
• Comfortable in dynamic industrial work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in health and safety programs.
• Create mine operations plans and evaluate compliance.
• Assist with economic evaluations and productivity analyses.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mining/Mineral Resource Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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This range is provided by Elk Valley Resources. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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.

Start Date: September 2025

Duration: 8 or 12 Months

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.

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! Come experience what work life balance is all about!

In this role, you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Collaborate with engineering and operations for the development of daily, weekly and monthly mine operations plans
• Work in wide ranges of mine planning and design, including pit and dump design, traditionally operated and autonomous fleets, production scheduling, and optimization
• Contribute to drilling, blasting and surveying activities and provide technical services to mine production and other mine site departments
• Monitor and perform analyses of operating areas, work with geotechnical evaluations of mine plans and operating procedures
• Assist with the development, tracking, and reporting of compliance of mine permits
• Perform economic evaluations, productivity analyses, and assist with capital expenditure documentation
• Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business
  
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Working towards an Undergraduate degree in Mining/Mineral Resource Engineering
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License or extra-provincial equivalent, without learner's restrictions
• Able to operate vehicles at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain
• Motivated self-starters with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a dynamic industrial work environment with a range of engineering, technical and operational personnel
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  
  
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Receive financial assistance for travel expenses and co-op fees
• Acquire hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations, fostering the development of technical skills
• Benefit from mentorship and guidance offered by seasoned specialists in their respective fields
• Gain a competitive edge, securing primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation
  
  
  
  
  

Application Deadline: June 14, 2025

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 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.

Salary is commensurate with the number of academic semesters and prior co-op experiences completed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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