January 2027 Occupational Health & Hygiene Co-op

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is hiring for a January 2027 Occupational Health & Hygiene co-op in Elkford, British Columbia, onsite. EVR operates four steelmaking coal mines and employs more than 5,000 people, with a commitment to responsible resource development and strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples. As part of the Glencore Group, EVR connects to a long-running global portfolio in Canada. This co-op is a solid fit for students pursuing a career in occupational hygiene who want real-world experience in a mining environment, with a pathway to professional development and mentorship.

Start date is January 2027, and the program can run for four, eight, or twelve months, depending on the school requirements and availability. EVR emphasizes competitive compensation and benefits, workplace health and wellness, and opportunities for professional growth, all in a diverse and respectful environment. The Elk Valley area offers outdoor recreation, from biking and skiing to fishing and hiking, and EVR positions work-life balance as a priority for its co-ops and full-time staff alike.

In this role, you’ll be embedded in health and safety programs and contribute to the hygiene program as well as exposure control plans. You’ll work with both hourly and management staff, plus Occupational Health and Safety Committees, to support safe operations. The position includes helping to optimize the industrial hygiene program through ergonomic evaluations, inventory tracking, and surveys, while collecting occupational hygiene samples such as noise, particulates and other airborne contaminants. You’ll support the hearing conservation program, chemical management plan, and respiratory protection program; you’ll help with contractor pre-clearance and access systems; you’ll help facilitate safety training for employees, and you’ll have opportunities to propose ideas and technologies that could improve how the business runs. The experience comes with mentorship from seasoned specialists who understand the day-to-day realities of mining safety and health programs.

What you’ll need to bring to the team

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or diploma in Occupational Hygiene, Occupational and Environmental Health or Industrial Hygiene
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent, with no learner's restrictions preferred
• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to manage several projects with limited supervision
• Comfort with outdoor work and the ability to drive vehicles at the operations in varying weather and terrain
• Strong written and verbal communication, plus the ability to explain complex ideas to people at different levels
• Solid computer skills with the ability to track and analyze data and keep project timelines on track
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and a working knowledge of PowerPoint and Access
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous record-keeping
• Experience in mining or heavy industry is considered an asset

Pay, benefits and practical details

The role carries a yearly salary range of 49,404.00 CAD to 62,304.00 CAD, reflecting the level of academic experience and prior co-op work. The equivalent monthly range is 4,117 to 5,192 CAD, with pay commensurate with the number of academic semesters completed and any prior co-op experiences. The co-op is onsite in Elkford, BC, and the start date is January 2027, with a 4-, 8-, or 12-month duration depending on program requirements. EVR offers travel expense and co-op fee assistance, hands-on experience applying university learning to mining operations, mentorship from specialists, and a stronger edge for professional roles after graduation.

Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screen and providing references. EVR operates within a framework that may include AI-assisted review of candidate information during recruitment, and personal information is handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here.

Advice for applicants

Lead your resume with the degree you’re pursuing in Occupational Hygiene or a related field, and highlight any co-op or internship work that involved hearing conservation, respiratory protection, or chemical management. If you have started ergonomic evaluations or conducted surveys as part of course projects, put those upfront and quantify the impact where possible to show your practical experience.

Describe concrete examples that demonstrate your must-have skills, such as how you communicated technical information to non-technical teammates, or how you managed multiple tasks with limited supervision while meeting deadlines. If you’ve used MS Word and Excel for data tracking or project timelines, provide a brief result or chart you created to illustrate your ability to manage data effectively.

Prepare to discuss your experience or coursework related to noise measurements, particulates sampling, and other airborne contaminants, even if it’s from a class project or a lab. Be ready to talk about how you would approach ergonomic evaluations or safety training in a mining environment, and share a specific idea you’d like to test in the field.

When you ask questions in the interview, consider focusing on mentorship structure and how a co-op integrates with ongoing programs like hearing conservation or chemical management, and what a successful first 90 days would look like. A smart question to ask: how does the team measure the impact of co-op contributions to the overall hazard assessment program?

How to apply

Application deadline: November 12th, 2026. For applicants, EVR notes that interest and effort are appreciated, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment drug screen and references. The recruitment process uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information, and your information will be processed in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.