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, joining a portfolio of operations around the world and a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.
Application Deadline: July 17th, 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 Senior Lead, Maintenance Excellence, the Senior Specialist, Maintenance is responsible for supporting and advancing maintenance excellence across EVR's mining operations. Acting as a central resource, this role works closely with site teams, vendors, OEMs, and contractors to improve maintenance performance, equipment reliability, and operational effectiveness.
The position focuses on enhancing work management, planning, scheduling, and maintenance execution processes while supporting technical issue resolution, vendor engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple operations.
Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, supporting equipment and product performance investigations, coordinating issue resolution with vendors and site teams, and contributing to maintenance projects and operational initiatives. The role will also provide occasional supervisory support during planned absences, offering valuable leadership development opportunities while ensuring continuity of execution across the business.
The successful candidate is an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in field operations, maintenance management, and equipment reliability. They will possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a practical understanding of maintenance planning, work management, and continuous improvement principles.
Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!
### Benefits:- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Implement and support technical standards and best practices, to ensure compliance with HSEC & HR initiatives.
- Support and influence leaders and teams across the organization on applying technical standards effectively, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring as required.
- Support equipment performance investigations and coordinate issue resolution with vendors and site teams
- Evaluate and improve systems, processes, and tools to strengthen maintenance performance
- Contribute to maintenance projects and corporate initiatives
- Provide occasional supervisory support as needed to maintain operational continuity
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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
Chris Gaspard
Craig Harris
Greg Maybee
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