Water Technician Elk Valley Resources (EVR)

EOCP; Elkford, Sparwood; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EVR in British Columbia is seeking a Water Technician to join our water treatment operations across Elkford and Sparwood. You will participate in sampling, operate treatment systems, and support safety and compliance with BC regulations.

The role involves working with multiple facilities and coordinating with engineers and maintenance teams. Join four facilities and contribute to protecting mine-impacted water while collaborating with process engineers and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma in water and wastewater treatment or combination of relevant training certifications and related industry field operations experience.
• Strong mechanical understanding of process equipment.
• Capable of performing physically demanding work.
• Strong digital literacy and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with SCADA, PLCs and HMIs is considered an asset.
• Level I–III Water/Wastewater certificates; Level IV is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Ensure compliance with BC legislation related to mine water treatment facilities.
• Coordinate with process engineering to meet performance objectives and conduct routine sampling and testing.
• Prepare reagents and manage collection and dispatch of hazardous waste and third‑party samples.
• Execute routine and non‑routine operational activities including startups/shutdowns and equipment maintenance.
• Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer, loader, forklift, and other equipment.

Skills

SCADA experience

PLC/HMI familiarity

Excel proficiency

Safety minded

Education

Diploma in water and wastewater treatment

EOCP Level 4 wastewater treatment

Level I Water/Wastewater certificate

Level II Water/Wastewater certificate

Level III Water/Wastewater certificate

Level IV Water/Wastewater certificate (asset)

Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence

Tools

SCADA

PLC

HMI

Job description

Water Technician

Location: Elkford, B.C. / Sparwood, B.C.

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

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.

At EVR there are currently 5 water treatment facilities which use a variety of treatment technologies to achieve compliance of mine impacted water in the receiving environment. The successful applicant will be placed at any one of the following facilities based on education, experience and business need.

Saturated Rock Fill (SRF) – Fording River Operation North (FRON) & Elkview Operations (EVO):

• EOCP Certification – Level 4 wastewater treatment
• Innovative, passive water treatment using waste rock backfilled pits as a natural bioreactor to remove contaminants from mine impacted water

Active Water Treatment Facility (AWTF) – Fording River Operations South (FROS):

• EOCP Certification – Level 4 wastewater treatment
• Technology – fluidized bed reactor, moving bed biofilm reactor, ballasted sand clarifier, continuous backwash sand filter, filter press, and advanced oxidation process (ozone generation).

Reverse Osmosis and High-Density Sludge (ROHDS) – Dry Creek (LCDC)

• EOCP Certification – New facility 2026, pending certification.
• Technology – ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, high density sludge (HDS) system, lime slaking, filter press and remineralization system.

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! The shift schedule is 7X7 rotating days and night shifts, 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
• Ensure compliance with British Columbia legislation as it relates to mine water treatment facilities
• Work along side the process engineering team to ensure performance objectives are achieved and reporting requirements are met, Conduct routine water sampling, laboratory, and quality control testing; prepare reagents and manage the collection and dispatch of hazardous waste and third-party samples.
• Execute routine and non-routine operational activities as required, including: Process control adjustments based on analytical data and process setpoints, equipment troubleshooting, start-ups and shutdowns, bulk chemical offloads, isolation or lock-out/tag-out, and draining, de-pressurization and flushing of isolated equipment.
• Equipment troubleshooting and work order generation with maintenance team along with contractor management
• Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer, loader, bin truck, telehandler, forklift, scissor lift.

Requirements:

• Diploma in water and wastewater treatment or combination of relevant training certifications and related industry field operations experience.
• Strong mechanical understanding of process equipment
• Capable of performing physically demanding work.
• Strong digital literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite®; especially Excel
• Previous experience with SCADA, Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interface systems is considered an asset
• Level I, II, or III Water or Wastewater Treatment certificate
• Level IV Water or Wastewater Treatment certificate is considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

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.