Senior Geologist or Geologist, Projects

About the role

Elk Valley Resources (EVR), a steelmaking coal producer owned by Glencore, is hiring a Senior Geologist or Geologist, Projects to manage the geology work package on its Cougar Phase 8 and Phase 9 mine development project. The role covers exploration, data management and modelling within feasibility studies that support regulatory, planning and pre-development activities before mining. It reports to the Director, Projects.

Key responsibilities

• Plan the geology work package to meet the objectives of the current project phase under EVR's project delivery framework, and prepare the annual geology work plan for field exploration with regulatory approval.
• Supervise exploration drilling and associated work, including staff and contractors, and coordinate data management and interpretation.
• Update the Greenhills geological model on the regular business unit planning cycle or for interim updates.
• Share geological understanding with project mine engineering and geotechnical teams, the central Geoscience group and the Greenhills Operations Geology department.
• Manage the budget and schedule of the geology work package and enable peer reviews of the work package.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Geological Sciences or Engineering.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience, preferably in mining or a heavy industrial environment.
• Registered or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC); EVR supports eligible employees with their registration.
• Knowledge of project delivery, including pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, adaptable and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Salary of $123,000 - $145,000 CAD per year, depending on experience, skills and competencies.
• Two annual bonus plans, comprehensive benefits plan and retirement package.
• Health lifestyle account and relocation assistance.
• Compressed work week with alternating Fridays off.

The application deadline is November 23, 2026. Selected candidates must agree to a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references; EVR uses AI tools to review applications.