Mechanical Engineering Co-op (May 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 mechanical engineering co-op starting in May 2027, lasting 8 or 12 months. The co-op takes place in a processing plant, water treatment facility or with mobile maintenance of heavy-duty mining equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Follow health and safety programs and policies
• Help coordinate maintenance projects and organize, schedule and monitor their status
• Monitor project budgets, spot inefficiencies and suggest cost-effective solutions
• Work with operations and skilled trades to troubleshoot equipment failures and define repair scopes of work
• Collaborate with the engineering team on detailed designs for mechanical projects on site, such as equipment upgrades or new facilities
• Support reliability maintenance, including failure and root cause analysis
• Create and evaluate ideas and technologies to improve business processes

Required profile

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or extra-provincial equivalent, without learner's restrictions
• Comfortable in a dynamic industrial environment with engineers, technicians and operators
• Motivated self-starter able to handle several projects at once
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks are advantageous

What we offer

• Pay of $4,867 to $6,167 CAD per month, depending on semesters and prior co-op experience
• Financial assistance for travel and co-op fees
• Hands-on experience, mentorship and primary consideration for full-time positions after graduation

The application deadline is January 30, 2027; only shortlisted candidates are contacted, and successful candidates must meet pre-employment requirements including a drug screen and references.