Occupational Health & Hygiene Co-op (January 2027)

About the role

Elk Valley Resources (EVR), a Canadian steelmaking coal producer operating four mines in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, is offering a co-op in occupational health and hygiene starting in January 2027. The duration is 4, 8 or 12 months, and the monthly salary is $4,117 to $5,192 CAD, depending on the number of academic semesters and prior co-op experience.

Key responsibilities

• Follow health and safety programs and policies, and implement hygiene program elements and exposure control plans
• Work with hourly and management employees and Occupational Health and Safety Committees
• Help optimize the industrial hygiene program, including ergonomic evaluations, equipment inventory tracking and surveys
• Collect occupational hygiene samples such as noise, particulate and other airborne contaminants
• Support the hearing conservation, chemical management and respiratory protection programs
• Manage contractor pre-clearance and access systems
• Facilitate safety training for hourly and management employees
• Create and evaluate ideas and technologies that improve business processes

Required profile

• Working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree or diploma in Occupational Hygiene, Occupational and Environmental Health or Industrial Hygiene
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or extra-provincial equivalent without learner's restrictions preferred
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and manage several projects at once
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather and terrain, and able to operate vehicles at the operations
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, data analysis and project timeline management
• Good record keeping and organizational skills
• Experience in mining or heavy industry is an asset

Required skills

• MS Word and Excel (strong working knowledge required)
• PowerPoint and Access (working knowledge)

What we offer

• Financial assistance for travel expenses and co-op fees
• Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to mining operations, with mentorship from specialists
• Primary consideration for professional positions after graduation