Coordinator, Laboratory, Water Operations (Temporary)

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: July 6, 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:

  Join a growing team working on cutting edge technology in the field of water treatment!

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, Water Treatment, the Laboratory Coordinator, Water Treatment is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of water treatment laboratory functions, including site sampling and QAQC implementation.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who has strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. Someone who is organized, detail and lab oriented, and has strong troubleshooting abilities.

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


• Provide supervision, technical mentorship, and training to lab technicians, lab assistants, water samplers, and technicians performing lab duties


• Manage internal and external laboratory procedures and sampling and advise personnel on process adjustments as needed


• Ensure that the laboratory quality management system is followed across all sites, including procedures, standards and QAQC


• Keep detailed records of laboratory spending and prepare monthly budget updates and forecasts


• Accountable for proficiency testing performed by all water operations staff, with follow-up actions as required


• Lead the laboratory data management, including the review of internal and external lab data, flagging data that needs validation


• Identify possible cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities


• Execute the evaluation and validation of new techniques, procedures, and equipment


• Participate in laboratory audits across water operations sites

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Sciences, or other relevant subject areas


• Professional designation, such as AScT, P.T.Chem, R.B.Tech, or the ability to earn such a designation within six months of starting role


• Minimum five years of analytical laboratory experience


• Strong Understanding of QAQC in a laboratory setting 


• Experience supervising or leading a team


• General knowledge of Water and Wastewater Treatment technology and processes would be an asset


• Strong digital literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite®, especially Excel and other data management tools Proficiency in VBA Macros would be an asset


• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent 

Salary range: 90, 000 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.

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 at jobs.evr.com/privacy-policy .