Senior Lead, Portfolio Management

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 14, 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 Director, Water Projects, the Senior Lead, Portfolio Management is responsible for reviewing, leading, and integrating the EVR projects portfolio to ensure alignment and support of the EVR Project Framework initiatives and goals. This includes developing project prioritization frameworks, assigning the inflow of projects, and identifying any cross portfolio impacting risks and opportunities.

To be successful, we are looking for a strong leader with advanced analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. You will have strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities with a proven ability to work through complex problems and adapt to using emerging technologies to drive results.

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

- Facilitate and apply the EVR Project Management Framework in business planning

- Develop and maintain a multi-year project roadmap aligned with operational plans

- Manage project intake and categorization through business planning and site collaboration

- Prioritize and organize project inflow, identifying interdependencies

- Support creation and optimization of a corporate resourcing plan for project and construction managers

- Interface with site teams to identify central support needs

- Maintain a list of external third-party reviewers

- Develop rolled-up project views and presentation materials for senior management

- Organize quarterly project reviews and summaries for EVR and Glencore leadership

- Identify risks and escalate issues to the Program Director

- Collaborate on long-term cost planning, ARO, RCLE updates, and water treatment costing inputs

- Assess and address gaps in project controls across corporate and operational sites

- Develop plans aligned with project control tools and support levels

- Explore and propose tools for cost control, estimating, and contingency planning (e.g., Cleopatra, @Risk)

- Leverage SAP for improved tracking and forecasting

- Maintain scheduling tools (P6, P6 SRA, MS Project)

- Evaluate and implement document control systems (e.g., Aconex, SharePoint)

- Standardize project controls with the Central Project team

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

- Minimum of ten years of work experience with a minimum of three years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including aspects of engineering, permitting, procurement, and construction; experience in a heavy industrial sector

- Eligible for, or working towards, registration with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite®: Word, Outlook, and Excel

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

- Project Management Professional designation would be considered 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.