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Elk Valley Resources

Mines coal for steel producers

Environmental Performance Co-op

Winter 2027Deadline 10/23/26
CA$24.66 - CA$31.25/hr+ Travel expense assistance + Co-op fee assistance
Internship
Bachelor's
Sparwood, BC, Canada+1 moreMore locations: Elkford, BC, Canada
In Person
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • Working toward an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or Environmental Performance.
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license or extra-provincial equivalent without learner's restrictions is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Comfortable working outdoors when required.
  • Able to manage several projects simultaneously.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to all levels and partners.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
  • Update and manage environmental data and reporting in the Environmental Data Management System (EMS).
  • Support development of an assurance program and implement best management practices.
  • Support development of internal self-assessments, verification, and audit processes.
  • Support development, coordination, and performance of environmental assurance activities, including effectiveness reviews, and report on those activities.
  • Summarize environmental inspections and outcomes in appropriate databases to track, report, and verify compliance, and support improvement projects.
  • Conduct site inspections, perform gap assessments, and share best practices.
  • Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve business operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience with Power BI is an asset.

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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