Lead, Vegetation (Ecologist)

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: November 19, 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 Manager, Reclamation, the Lead, Vegetation provides technical expertise in vegetation ecology, ecosystem development, and revegetation to support mine reclamation and closure objectives across the Elk Valley.

As a member of EVR's multidisciplinary reclamation team, this role works closely with reclamation planners, research specialists, operational teams, Indigenous Nations, regulators, consultants, and other technical professionals to support the development of integrated reclamation strategies. The Lead, Vegetation provides expertise in ecosystem recovery and development, helps define and evaluate reclamation trajectories and ecosystem development pathways, leads native plant propagation and ecological monitoring programs, evaluates revegetation and ecosystem outcomes, and supports adaptive management decisions to advance reclamation and closure objectives.  

To be successful in this role, you will bring expertise in vegetation ecology, plant community dynamics, ecological succession, ecosystem recovery, survey design, reclamation science, and the interpretation of ecological, spatial, and monitoring data. You will apply this knowledge to support revegetation planning, monitoring programs, and ecosystem development initiatives while translating scientific findings into practical recommendations. This role requires strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups while balancing scientific understanding with operational practicality to advance reclamation outcomes.  

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!