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Elk Valley Resources

Mines coal for steel producers

Haul Truck / Mine Equipment Operator

Full-Time
CA$97k - CA$118k/yr+ Two annual bonus plans
Entry
Sparwood, BC, Canada+1 moreMore locations: Elkford, BC, Canada
In PersonMust reliably commute or relocate to the Sparwood, British Columbia area. Temporary housing resources are available.
Vehicle Operation & DeliveryTruck & Heavy Vehicle Driving

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, General Education Development credential, or five years of related work experience.
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license or equivalent without learner's restrictions.
  • Ability to stay on task and focused during long hours and in adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to climb ladders or steps up to approximately 3 meters, sit for extended periods, maintain frequent three-point contact, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • A strong commitment to personal and coworker safety.
Responsibilities
  • Safely operate haul trucks to transport coal or rock and provide operational support in an open-pit coal mine.
  • Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
  • At three operations, begin in a haul truck with a capacity ranging from 180 to 400 tons.
  • At the fourth operation, begin in equipment operator roles, primarily operating dozers and graders, because haul trucks at that site are autonomous.
  • Perform mining-related duties such as handling electrical cables, delivering supplies, and assisting with equipment and autonomous haulage support.
  • Work safely in seasonal outdoor conditions, including rain, fog, snow, and winter temperatures, and with exposure to uneven terrain, dust, noise, and vibration.
  • Communicate with dispatch, operators, and supervisors using two-way radios and onboard computer systems.
  • Conduct pre- and post-operational inspections and complete equipment reports.
  • Safely climb, access, and exit equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Complete additional operational tasks as required, which may involve pit utility duties or broader mine operations labor support depending on site assignment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience operating heavy or agricultural machinery such as a forklift, skid steer, loader, tractor, or combine.
  • Experience in hands-on, safety-focused work environments such as industrial, construction, farming, forestry, or other fast-paced, production-driven settings.
  • Experience using two-way radio communication and following structured procedures.
  • Basic computer literacy.

About the company

Elk Valley Resources mines steelmaking coal in British Columbia for steel producers that supply construction, transportation and other infrastructure markets. Its Elk Valley operations include Elkview, Fording River, Greenhills and Line Creek, with coal sold as an input to the steelmaking process. Alongside active mines, the business manages former mine properties through closure, care and maintenance as part of its continuing responsibilities in the region. Through its coal exports, the company connects its British Columbia operations with customers in overseas steelmaking markets. It is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and operates as part of the Glencore Group.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Mechanics get hiring incentives: EVR lists CAD5,000 signing bonuses and up to CAD10,000 relocation assistance, subject to eligibility.
  • Longer mine life is planned: EVR proposes approximately 35 additional years at Fording River.
  • Mining engineering co-ops get support: EVR lists travel and fee assistance plus priority consideration for professional roles after graduation.

What critics are saying

  • Mechanics rotate between days and nights: EVR's listed site-based role requires both types of shift.
  • Water liabilities follow mining: runoff through EVR waste rock carries selenium and nitrate into the watershed.
  • Expansion faces review: June 2026 regulators required engagement on water, wildlife and reclamation for EVR's assessment.

What makes Elk Valley Resources unique

  • Steelmakers own part of their supplier: Nippon Steel and POSCO together hold 23% of EVR.
  • Export infrastructure includes an ownership stake: EVR holds 46% of Neptune Terminals.
  • A former mine trains new recruits: EVR uses Coal Mountain as an employee training campus.

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