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 is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: October 23rd, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

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.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Specialist, Automation, is responsible for safely delivering and maintaining a diverse set of technology that is redefining the way we operate our mineral processing. Technologies include process automation, remote operations, human machine interfaces, optimization systems, and operator safety systems.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, who can translate technical information to gain consensus from staff with varying backgrounds, someone who can work independently in a distributed team with a collaborative approach to problem solving, who is detail oriented, but also able to think strategically.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Enjoy a 4-days-on, 4-days-off schedule and discover what true work-life balance is all about!

Benefits:

Two Annual Bonus Plans
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Retirement Package
Health Lifestyle Account

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies

Collaborate closely with internal and external teams troubleshoot technical problems and provide solutions

Define, implement, support, and continuously improve innovative systems that optimize safety, sustainability, productivity, and efficiency

Work as a part of a highly collaborative team with a focus on delivering value and promoting sharing of practices across operations

Provide design and implementation support to major projects including green field projects

Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify DCS and PLC logic, graphics, and configuration

Support alarm management efforts

Support control system hardware, software and network maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle work

Develop and maintain documentation of standards and best practices

Requirements:

Minimum two years experience working on industrial process control systems, programming PLC and HMI Systems with a background in instrumentation and automation and control systems. Experience with Yokogawa Distributed Control System (DCS) is an asset

Electrical, Instrumentation Technologist or Mechanics with an Automation focus or related field, or bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related subject area

Ability to understand and develop control systems from engineering documents such as P&ID’s, control narratives, and function diagrams

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary: $95,000 - $112,000 CAD/year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.

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Automation Specialist - Automation

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