Mining 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 co-op placement for May 2027. The co-op is open to students working towards an undergraduate degree in Mining or Mineral Resource Engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Follow health and safety programs and policies
• Work with engineering and operations on daily, weekly and monthly mine operations plans
• Take part in mine planning and design, including pit and dump design, fleet design, production scheduling and optimization
• Support drilling, blasting and surveying activities and give technical services to mine production and other site departments
• Analyze operating areas and work with geotechnical evaluations of mine plans and procedures
• Help develop, track and report on mine permit compliance
• Carry out economic evaluations, productivity analyses and assist with capital expenditure documentation
• Create and evaluate ideas and technologies to improve business

Required profile

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Mining or Mineral Resource Engineering
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or extra-provincial equivalent, without learner's restrictions
• Able to drive vehicles in various weather and terrain conditions
• Self-motivated, able to handle several projects at once and work outdoors in all weather
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

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
• Mentorship from experienced specialists
• Primary consideration for professional 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.