Elk Valley Resources

Lead, Water Management

LocationElkford, BC

About This Job

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 11, 2025


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, Water Management is responsible for leading the development of the Water Management Plan and Water Balance while ensuring alignment with our Operations, Regional Water Quality Modelling, and Water Governance Framework. This role is also responsible for driving activities related to surface water, groundwater, and operational water management.

To be successful, we are looking for someone who has strong leadership and mentoring skills. This person can make recommendations and lead change at a large mining operation through long-term strategic direction. Strong influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as the high levels of innovation, motivation, integrity and dedication are vital for success.

This is an exciting chance to look for opportunities for innovation to ensure continuous improvement of our water management program. You will drive projects and change, owning the process and its successes!

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:

Two Annual Bonus Plans
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Retirement Package
Health Lifestyle Account


In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop Water Management Plans consistent with business, regulatory, regional water quality modelling, and Water Governance Framework requirements
Lead engagement and manage relationships with government agencies, Indigenous groups, and other local communities of interest
Develop a site-based, proactive process for water management to deliver efficiencies in mine development, water uses, operations, and regulatory authorizations, managing regional and site-specific tools
Proactively manage risks for water quantity and quality, from project findings and site experience, and risks associated with regional water quality modelling and site operations
Provide senior level technical editing of permitting applications and regulatory submissions
Ensure regulatory commitments relating to Water Management Plans and Water Management Facilities are met and developing plans to achieve these requirements
Prepare and submit data and reports to meet regulatory and other commitments, present technical information to a variety of audiences
Find opportunities for water efficiency through integrating water costs into project development and operations
Identify operational water supply needs, supply risk, and develop feasible mitigation based on defined permitted mine life water needs
Collaborate with partners and advise senior management to support responsible water management decision making
Develop life of mine plans in alignment with the regional approach in order to design the water infrastructure, water supply and control impacts in the receiving environment, considering different hydrologic scenarios
Manage the monitoring program onsite and ensure having the information to meet the compliance limits onsite


Requirements:

Engineering or Science Degree in a related field
Minimum seven years demonstrated ability working in industrial setting, preferably in mining
Experience in project management and delivery
Experience in development and implementation of holistic water management programs and risk evaluation of water quality/quantity and aquatic life is an asset
Experience supervising or leading a team is an asset
Technical knowledge of federal and provincial mining water practices and regulatory compliance is an asset

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.


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.

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