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 recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits.

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. Reporting to the Manager, Geological Engineering, the Senior Geologist, Geotechnical is responsible for developing and continuously improving structural geology models to support pit slope designs for future mining areas, hazard identification and risk management for active pit slopes, and identification and assessment of post‑mining pit slope stability hazards for exposed pit walls as part of site reclamation and closure work. This full‑time, permanent role is based at EVR’s Sparwood office and involves occasional travel for field reviews and in‑person collaboration with personnel at EVR’s mine sites.

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Two Annual Bonus Plans Retirement Package

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies Develop and continuously improve structural geology models to inform new pit designs along with geotechnical risk management and design optimization for operating pits Collaborate with site and project teams on the planning and execution of field investigation programs (e.g., developing prioritized target lists for reverse circulation and core drilling, geophysical and core logging, pit wall and outcrop mapping)



Field reviews and bench face mapping (visual observations along with ground- and drone-based remote sensing) to update structural geology models for operating pits Structural geology input for the interpretation of pit wall stability monitoring data and the assessment of geotechnical hazards in operating pits Presentation of structural geology models and communication of the level of model confidence and uncertainties to technical and management personnel Training and mentoring of personnel including co-op students, new graduates and junior to intermediate engineers and geoscientists Undergraduate degree in Geology or Geological Engineering. Additional education or certificates will be considered an asset Minimum seven years’ experience in a geology‑focused role at an operating open pit mine and/or investigation and design for new open pit mines Registered as a Skilled Geoscientist (P.with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or as a Professional Licensee Geoscience (P.Experience in the validation, analysis, interpretation, integration and modelling of large, integrated geoscience datasets. Proficient in the use of one or more 3D modelling software packages Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent Salary range: 123,000 - 145,000 CAD/ year The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

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📌 Senior Geologist - Mine (Sparwood)
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