Geology Co-op
About the job
- Working toward an undergraduate degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geochemistry.
- Have a valid Class 5 Driver's License or extra-provincial equivalent, without learner's restrictions.
- Be able to operate vehicles at the operations in various weather conditions and terrain.
- Be able to manage several projects simultaneously.
- Be comfortable working in a dynamic work environment and willing to work outdoors.
- Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels and partners.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Be willing to satisfy pre-employment requirements including a pre-employment drug screen and references.
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
- Assist with identifying and staking coal seams and collecting coal samples.
- Complete geophysical logging and surveys of production drill holes.
- Assist with geological modelling deliverables and interpretation of completed logs using geology modelling software and a geological database.
- Collaborate and engage with Engineering, Geology, and Mine Operations departments.
- Operate UAVs/drones to fly coal seam headings and conduct surveys.
- Support field exploration with planning and project management activities.
- Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way the organization does business.
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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Simplify's Take
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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