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: April 29, 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, Environment, the Lead, Environment provides leadership in regulatory compliance and environmental performance improvement at Line Creek Operations (LCO), focusing on strengthening systems, processes, and data quality to proactively address environmental risk through preventative programs and the effective management of LCO’s Health, Safety, Environment, Communities and Human Rights (HSEC&HR) Management System. Working within the HSEC&HR framework, this role translates standards and requirements into practical, implementable processes that enable consistent performance across LCO, facilitates incident investigations, supports field and office-based risk assessments, coordinates implementation of legal and compliance obligations, and drives the development, tracking, and effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure ongoing environmental compliance and performance improvement. The role is responsible for delivering accurate, decision-ready environmental performance insights, ensuring data integrity, identifying trends, and highlighting priority risk areas to inform leadership decisions.

 

To be successful, we are looking for a self-motivated team player with excellent leadership, organization, and facilitation abilities; someone with the ability to manage challenging priorities and can move processes forward. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in operations, management systems such as ISO14001,data analysis, and environmental compliance. This person will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of multidisciplinary teams. This role presents a diverse range of challenges across multiple subject areas and requires a critical thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Lastly, you will be a process-oriented individual with strong organizational and time management skills.

 

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!

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.