Technician, Environment

Evr; 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

EVR is seeking an Environmental Technician to assess conditions, ensure compliance, and support environmental education across Line Creek operations in British Columbia. The role involves coordinating field tasks, communicating with teams, and maintaining relationships in outdoor, remote locations.

The ideal candidate will be organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and in a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental/Engineering field or related Earth Sciences discipline.
• Minimum one year of experience in environmental compliance or monitoring in the resource industry.
• Knowledge of applicable environmental regulations, standards and industry practices.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite® and software tools used for data management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field investigations, audits, and inspections.
• Coordinate contractor management to ensure safe work and adherence to scope.
• Develop and review Environmental Protection Plans and field risk assessments.
• Analyze field data and draft technical reports and communications.
• Collaborate with site departments to support environmental education and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental/Engineering field

Tools

MS 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.

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!

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account

• 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

• 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.