Engineer In Training, Short Range

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, employing more than 5,000 people. As part of the Glencore Group, EVR focuses on responsible resource development, strong environmental performance and productive partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples. In Elkford, BC, EVR is hiring an Engineer-in-Training for the Short Range Planning team to embark on a four-year program that blends hands-on field work with structured development. The role sits on a path designed to mold a well-rounded professional engineer through rotations roughly every 18 to 24 months. You’ll report to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, Short Range Planning, and you’ll help ensure the engineering department has accurate as-built data for planning while operations run a solid, well-controlled mine plan. If you’re someone who enjoys collaboration across mine-site departments and can adapt to evolving needs in a mining environment, this could be a great fit. Working at the Elk Valley site means you’ll be in a location that offers outdoor activities and a chance to balance work with a real sense of place. EVR emphasises employee development and communities, and you’ll join a team that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement as part of everyday operations.

What you’ll do day to day

In this role, you’ll provide daily survey support to both Engineering and Operations teams, helping ensure data accuracy and accessibility for planning and execution. You’ll also contribute to month-end and quarter-end surveys, including volume calculations, and participate in project work that backs the Engineering group. Alongside data tasks, you’ll manage file handling for mobile field systems and contribute to broader mining planning efforts, including pit and dump design and drill and blast support, as part of a broader effort to improve existing systems and integrate new ones. You’ll be expected to engage with a range of mine-site stakeholders, maintain safety and environmental commitments, and apply a practical understanding of open-pit mining as you assist with short/mid/long-range planning activities. The role is designed to give you exposure to multiple facets of mining engineering, with rotations that broaden your experience and prepare you for a long career in the field.

The basics you’ll bring

The following essentials will help you succeed in this program, and a few additional capabilities would make you stand out:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geological Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education and hands-on experience
• Eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC), with EVR prepared to support eligible employees through the registration process
• Strong digital literacy with mining-oriented software and data systems
• At least one year of experience in an industrial setting; prior open-pit mining and truck-and-shovel exposure is a plus
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License or an equivalent license

• Adaptability to shifting roles within a mining environment
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills to work with cross-disciplinary teams
• A positive, motivated mindset with a practical approach to prioritization
• Willingness to participate in future EIT rotations to broaden experience across mining activities

Pay, benefits and practical details

Salary ranges from CAD 91,300 to CAD 126,800 per year. For applicants who are already in an EIT or GIT track, the base salary will be set using EVR’s progression matrix based on verified relevant years of experience. The role carries a benefits package that includes two annual bonus plans, a comprehensive benefits plan, a retirement package, a health lifestyle account and relocation assistance. The actual base salary offered will reflect the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and competencies and internal equity. EVR is committed to supporting your growth; EGBC registration can be pursued with company backing where eligible. The successful candidate must be willing to pass a pre-employment drug screen and provide three professional references. This position is onsite at Greenhills Operations in BC’s Elk Valley, with opportunities for future EIT rotations to broaden mining engineering exposure.

Advice for applicants

Start your resume with your EIT trajectory and any rotations you’ve completed, especially those tied to open-pit mining, survey work, or planning activities. Tie your experience to real outcomes you influenced, such as data accuracy improvements, safety successes, or efficiency gains in field workflows. To prove you’ve got the must-have skills, cite concrete examples of how you’ve handled daily survey tasks, supported month-end and quarter-end data collection, and used mining software to manage field data and mobile systems. If you’ve worked with open-pit planning or drill and blast support, describe the scope and results of those contributions. Prepare for interviews by illustrating how you collaborate with varied mine-site teams, keep safety at the forefront and prioritise tasks under shifting demands. Have a few short anecdotes ready about adapting to changing roles and delivering reliable data under pressure. Have a thoughtful question ready for the interviewer, such as how rotations are allocated and what the next rotation focuses on, and how EVR measures progress toward professional engineering status for EITs.

How to apply

Application deadline: November 3, 2026. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy a pre-employment drug screen and provide three professional references. EVR notes that AI tools may be used to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information, and your data will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.