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.
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Application Deadline: June 22, 2026
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.
Reporting to the Manager Engineering, at Greenhills Operations, the Senior Engineer Supervisor, Long Range Planning is responsible for leading a team in the development of operational long range mine plans and projects that sustain the life of our operations while mitigating risks. This role has a key focus to optimize long range designs through the economic, environmental, cultural and social lenses. Primary activities of the team include pit optimization, detailed mine design and scheduling, and options analysis. This role will be primarily office-based but with field requirements as necessary.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who can build relationships in a team. This person is self-motivated, adaptable, and can prioritize multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Outstanding decision-making, creativity, and the ability to find solutions are vital to success.
- Two Annual Bonus Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Retirement Package
- Health Lifestyle Account
- Relocation Assistance
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Progress mine planning best practices to include sustainability, stakeholder/Indigenous integration, technology evaluation, and closure aspects
- Complete mine plan optimization studies, long-range plans scenario analysis and various project studies
- Build and maintain strategic long-range planning models including economic evaluation and options analysis
- Assist in communicating mine plan guidance to inform operational plans
- Contribute to a technical environment and culture that is inclusive, rewarding, collaborative and integrated with technical, sustainability and operating functions
- Training and mentorship of long-range planning technical personnel contributing to a technical succession pipeline
- Degree in Mining Engineering or similar with a minimum of ten years of varied experience in roles of progressively increasing technical responsibility in mine planning
- Registered with or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. (EGBC); EVR will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration, with the ability to act as a direct supervisor for engineers-in-training
- Demonstration of technical mining knowledge with strong strategic and systems thinking skills
- Experience in mine design and scheduling, practitioner with EVR’s selected mine design and scheduling/evaluation solutions is an asset (MinePlan3D, XPAC Solutions, COMET)
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with various collaborators, including operational and interdepartmental teams, external consultants, and subject matter experts
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
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 .
