Specialist, Maintenance

Li-Cycle; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Benefits

Health Spending Account

Vacation Allotment

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is hiring a Senior Specialist, Maintenance to advance maintenance excellence across BC mining operations. You will coordinate with site teams, vendors, OEMs and contractors to improve maintenance performance, reliability, and overall operational effectiveness.

The role focuses on work management, planning, scheduling, and maintenance execution while supporting technical issue resolution and continuous improvement across multiple operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.
• Experience in mining or heavy industry maintenance standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to implement technical standards, procedures, or corporate compliance programs.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Implement and support technical standards and best practices to ensure compliance with initiatives.
• Support leaders and teams on applying technical standards, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring.
• Support equipment performance investigations and coordinate issue resolution with vendors and site teams.
• Evaluate and improve systems, processes, and tools to strengthen maintenance performance.
• Contribute to maintenance projects and corporate initiatives.
• Provide occasional supervisory support to maintain operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Change management

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Journeyperson’s ticket

Technical Diploma (mines/heavy industry)

PMP/MMP certification (assets)

Driver’s license (Class 5)

Tools

CMMS

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, joining a portfolio of operations around the world and a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: July 17th, 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 Lead, Maintenance Excellence, the Senior Specialist, Maintenance is responsible for supporting and advancing maintenance excellence across EVR’s mining operations. Acting as a central resource, this role works closely with site teams, vendors, OEMs, and contractors to improve maintenance performance, equipment reliability, and operational effectiveness.

The position focuses on enhancing work management, planning, scheduling, and maintenance execution processes while supporting technical issue resolution, vendor engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple operations.

Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, supporting equipment and product performance investigations, coordinating issue resolution with vendors and site teams, and contributing to maintenance projects and operational initiatives. The role will also provide occasional supervisory support during planned absences, offering valuable leadership development opportunities while ensuring continuity of execution across the business.

The successful candidate is an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in field operations, maintenance management, and equipment reliability. They will possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a practical understanding of maintenance planning, work management, and continuous improvement principles.

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:

• Extended Health Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Vacation Allotment

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Implement and support technical standards and best practices, to ensure compliance with HSEC & HR initiatives.
• Support and influence leaders and teams across the organization on applying technical standards effectively, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring as required.
• Support equipment performance investigations and coordinate issue resolution with vendors and site teams
• Evaluate and improve systems, processes, and tools to strengthen maintenance performance
• Contribute to maintenance projects and corporate initiatives
• Provide occasional supervisory support as needed to maintain operational continuity

Requirements:

• A related Engineering degree, Journeyperson’s ticket, or technical Diploma in a related subject area, or a combination of relevant education and experience in mining or heavy industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling and execution of initiatives
• Strong understanding of maintenance standards, reliability and regulatory compliance requirements within the mining industry.
• Experience in implementing technical standards, procedures, or corporate compliance programs.
• Proven problem‑solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement as well as strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Strong leadership and influencing skills in a multi‑site environment
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and how they support maintenance compliance and reporting.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, coaching, and change management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite®, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) certification is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary range: $108000.0 - $133000.0

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.