Lead, Environment

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: August 11, 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 Senior Lead, Environment, the Lead Environment, Systems is responsible for the management and execution of compliance, regulatory permitting, and internal standards related to contaminated sites, waste and air quality at our Fording River Operations mine. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive and enhance compliance and the site environmental programs.

To be successful we are looking for someone that demonstrates a balance of operational experience, applied technical abilities in air quality, dust mitigation, waste and spill management, and regulatory processes. The ideal candidate can multi-task, adapting quickly in a dynamic work environment, is innovative, and has solutions-based critical thinking. The successful candidate will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to build and maintain relationships with the operational workforce, as well as regulators and contractors.

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!