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Senior Engineer Supervisor, Longe Range Planning

Posted 11 days ago

OfficeElkford, BCSE140k - 173k CAD
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: June 22, 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 Manager Engineering, at Greenhills Operations, the Senior Engineer Supervisor, Long Range Planning is responsible for leading a team in the development of operational long range mine plans and projects that sustain the life of our operations while mitigating risks. This role has a key focus to optimize long range designs through the economic, environmental, cultural and social lenses. Primary activities of the team include pit optimization, detailed mine design and scheduling, and options analysis. This role will be primarily office-based but with field requirements as necessary.  

 

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who can build relationships in a team. This person is self-motivated, adaptable, and can prioritize multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Outstanding decision-making, creativity, and the ability to find solutions are vital to success.  

### 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 
    • Progress mine planning best practices to include sustainability, stakeholder/Indigenous integration, technology evaluation, and closure aspects
    • Complete mine plan optimization studies, long-range plans scenario analysis and various project studies 
    • Build and maintain strategic long-range planning models including economic evaluation and options analysis
    • Assist in communicating mine plan guidance to inform operational plans
    • Contribute to a technical environment and culture that is inclusive, rewarding, collaborative and integrated with technical, sustainability and operating functions
    • Training and mentorship of long-range planning technical personnel contributing to a technical succession pipeline 
    ### Requirements:
    • Degree in Mining Engineering or similar with a minimum of ten years of varied experience in roles of progressively increasing technical responsibility in mine planning
    • Registered with or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. (EGBC); EVR will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration, with the ability to act as a direct supervisor for engineers-in-training
    • Demonstration of technical mining knowledge with strong strategic and systems thinking skills
    • Experience in mine design and scheduling, practitioner with EVR’s selected mine design and scheduling/evaluation solutions is an asset (MinePlan3D, XPAC Solutions, COMET)
    • Ability to work and communicate effectively with various collaborators, including operational and interdepartmental teams, external consultants, and subject matter experts
    • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent 
    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.
    Job details
    Workplace
    Office
    Location
    Elkford, BC
    Experience
    SE
    Salary
    140k - 173k CAD
    per year

    Glencore operates nine mines and five metal processing facilities in Canada producing and recycling critical minerals including nickel, copper, zinc and cobalt; and transition-enabling steelmaking coal. We employ 11,400 people, including contractors, and are Canada’s largest diversified miner and supplier of critical minerals. We are the country’s largest producer of refined copper, second largest producer of mined and smelted nickel, and second largest producer of refined zinc, as well as one of the world’s largest recyclers of end-of-life electronics, playing a critical role in the circular economy. We operate Canada’s only copper smelter, located in Quebec. Glencore is also Canada’s largest producer of steelmaking coal. Glencore y exploite neuf mines et cinq installations de transformation des métaux, produisant et recyclant des minéraux critiques tels que le nickel, le cuivre, le zinc et le cobalt, ainsi que du charbon sidérurgique facilitant la transition énergétique. Nous employons 11 400 personnes, y compris des sous-traitants, et sommes le plus grand exploitant minier diversifié et fournisseur de minéraux critiques au Canada. Nous sommes le premier producteur canadien de cuivre raffiné, le deuxième producteur de nickel extrait et affiné, le deuxième producteur de zinc raffiné, de même que le principal producteur canadien de charbon sidérurgique. Nous figurons également parmi les plus grands recycleurs mondiaux d’équipements électroniques en fin de vie, jouant ainsi un rôle essentiel dans l’économie circulaire. Nous exploitons la seule fonderie de cuivre au Canada, située au Québec.

    Key team members

    Karl Nurmi, PEng, MBA

    Karl Nurmi, PEng, MBA

    Chris Gaspard

    Chris Gaspard

    Craig Harris

    Craig Harris

    Greg Maybee

    Greg Maybee

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