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: January 14, 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 Tailings Engineer, the Tailings Engineer is responsible for being the primary technical resource for tailings operations, deposition, and the Tailings and Water Retaining Structures (TWRS). Based on site, this role focuses on planning, monitoring, deposit assessments and management, advising operational leadership, and supervising field activities related to tailings systems.
To be successful in this role, we require a self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who can collaborate and excel in a technical team-based environment; someone who has a demonstrated ability to influence others and has strong time management skills.
In this role you will have the opportunity to build relationships across departments through professional development, engagement, empowerment, autonomy, and building internal expertise and capacity. You will have opportunities to rotate through other sites in the valley, gaining experience and relationships along the way. This is an exciting chance to build your career in tailings, with the potential for career progression through our enterprise.
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!