About the role#
Elk Valley Resources is hiring for a Mining Engineering Co-op position starting in January 2027. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sparwood, British Columbia. The term lasts for 8 or 12 months. You will work within the Coal Division and gain hands-on experience by applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations.
What you'll do#
- Follow all health and safety programs and policies.
- Work with engineering and operations teams to develop mine operations plans, including daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
- Assist with pit and dump design, production scheduling, and fleet optimization.
- Contribute to drilling, blasting, and surveying activities.
- Provide technical support to production and other site departments.
- Monitor operating areas and assist with geotechnical evaluations.
- Track and report on mine permit compliance.
- Perform economic evaluations and productivity analyses while assisting with capital expenditure documentation.
- Develop and test new ideas and technologies to improve business processes.
What you'll need#
- Currently working toward an undergraduate degree in Mining or Mineral Resource Engineering.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent, without learner's restrictions.
- Ability to operate vehicles in various weather conditions and terrain.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex ideas.
- Comfort working in an industrial environment with diverse technical and operational staff.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
Location & details#
- Location: Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 start.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Elk Valley Resources
Elk Valley Resources operates four steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley region of British Columbia. The company produces coal used as an essential input for steel production in infrastructure and renewable energy projects. It functions as part of the Glencore Group. The organization employs over 5,000 people.
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