Technician, Environment

Socket.dev; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking a Technician, Environmental to support environmental conditions assessment, compliance, and education for Line Creek Operations. The role reports to the Environmental Coordinator and requires strong organization, field coordination, and excellent interpersonal skills in a fast-paced outdoor setting.

The successful candidate will engage with internal teams and external stakeholders, manage sampling programs, and contribute to permit compliance while working

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a related field (Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology or Earth Sciences).
• Minimum one year of environmental compliance or monitoring experience in the resource industry.
• Knowledge of applicable environmental regulations, standards, and industry practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Class 5 drivers’ license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Understand permits and associated requirements.
• Manage multiple sampling and monitoring programs to confirm compliance and environmental conditions.
• Perform tests (air, sediment, water, biota) and document results with field notes.
• Apply QC/QA protocols to monitoring programs.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate monitoring equipment and instrumentation.
• Carry out environmental data entry, review, and management.
• Coordinate contractor management to ensure safe work and project scope.
• Supervise environmental projects and maintenance of pollution control infrastructure.
• Develop and review Environmental Protection Plans and risk assessments.
• Analyze data to draft technical reports and communications.
• Collaborate with site departments to facilitate environmental education and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Environmental compliance

Field coordination

Data analysis

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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:

September 14, 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 Environmental Coordinator, the Technician, Environmental is responsible for assessing environmental conditions, assessing compliance, and facilitating environmental education and compliance assurance to support the ongoing management and compliance of regional and local permits at Line Creek Operations.

To be successful, we are looking for someone who is organized and enjoys coordinating field tasks, and finding solutions in a fast-paced, team environment. This person has outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and can engage, build, and maintain internal and external relationships. Equally strong abilities in working independently and in a team, while remaining positive and motivated in outdoor, remote locations is vital.

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
• Understand applicable permits and associated requirements
• Manage multiple, broad based sampling and monitoring programs to confirm compliance and environmental conditions
• Perform chemical, physical and biological tests (air, sediment, water, and biota) and document results with detailed field notes
• Apply quality control and quality assurance protocols to monitoring programs
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate monitoring and sample collection equipment and instrumentation
• Carry out environmental data entry, review, and management
• Participate in field investigations, audits, and inspections
• Coordinate contractor management to ensure work is being conducted safely and in accordance with the project scope
• Supervise environmental projects, such as maintenance of pollution control infrastructure, various monitoring programs, and field-based initiatives
• Develop and review Environmental Protection Plans, field level risk assessments, and other risk management tools
• Analyze field and analytical data to draft technical reports and communications
• Collaborate closely with site departments to facilitate environmental education and compliance assurance

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in a related industry area, such as Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology or in an Earth Sciences field, such as Biology, Geography, Forestry, and Agriculture
• Minimum one year experience in environmental compliance or monitoring in the resource industry
• Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations, standards, and effective industry practices
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite®
• Class 5 drivers’ license or equivalent

Salary range: 85,000 - 100,200 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.