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Elk Valley Resources

Mines coal for steel producers

Business Administration Co-op - Maintenance Excellence

Winter 2027Deadline 10/23/26
CA$23.75 - CA$29.95/hr+ Travel expense assistance + Co-op fee assistance
Internship
Bachelor's
Sparwood, BC, Canada
In Person
Data & AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence

About the job

Requirements
  • Working toward an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Business, Analytics, or Computer Science.
  • A valid unrestricted Class 5 driver's license or extra-provincial equivalent is preferred.
  • Able to operate vehicles at the operation in various weather conditions and terrain.
  • Able to manage several projects simultaneously.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment and willing to work outdoors.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to all levels and partners.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Successful candidates must satisfy pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen and references.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
  • Review and analyze haul truck performance data to support equipment decisions.
  • Update and maintain dashboards that track fleet and maintenance performance.
  • Gather and prepare data for meetings with key equipment vendors.
  • Support new fleet and asset rebuild projects by tracking performance and reviewing data.
  • Work with maintenance, reliability, and project teams to help solve equipment-related challenges.
  • Use data and reporting tools to support continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
  • Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to improve the way the business operates.
Desired Qualifications
  • A valid unrestricted Class 5 driver's license or extra-provincial equivalent.

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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