Water Technician – Apply for Future Opportunities

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.

At EVR there are currently 5 water treatment facilities which use a variety of treatment technologies to achieve compliance of mine impacted water in the receiving environment. The successful applicant will be placed at any one of the following facilities based on education, experience and business need. Saturated Rock Fill (SRF) – Fording River Operation North (FRON) & Elkview Operations (EVO): EOCP Certification - Level 4 wastewater treatment Innovative, passive water treatment using waste rock backfilled pits as a natural bioreactor to remove contaminants from mine impacted water Active Water Treatment Facility (AWTF) – Fording River Operations South (FROS): EOCP Certification - Level 4 wastewater treatment Technology – fluidized bed reactor, moving bed biofilm reactor, ballasted sand clarifier, continuous backwash sand filter, filter press, and advanced oxidation process (ozone generation). Reverse Osmosis and High-Density Sludge (ROHDS) – Dry Creek (LCDC) EOCP Certification - New facility 2026, pending certification. Technology – ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, high density sludge (HDS) system, lime slaking, filter press and remineralization system. AWTF & ROHDS combined – West Line Creek (WLC) EOCP Certification - Level 4 wastewater treatment Technology – fluidized bed reactor, moving bed biofilm reactor, ballasted sand clarifier, continuous backwash sand filter, advanced oxidation process (ozone generation). Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis, High Density Sludge (HDS), Lime Slaking, Filter Press, Remineralization.

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! The shift schedule is 7X7 rotating days and night shifts, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies Ensure compliance with British Columbia legislation as it relates to mine water treatment facilities Work along side the process engineering team to ensure performance objectives are achieved and reporting requirements are met, Conduct routine water sampling, laboratory, and quality control testing; prepare reagents and manage the collection and dispatch of hazardous waste and third-party samples. Execute routine and non-routine operational activities as required, including: Process control adjustments based on analytical data and process setpoints, equipment troubleshooting, start-ups and shutdowns, bulk chemical offloads, isolation or lock-out/tag-out, and draining, de-pressurization and flushing of isolated equipment. Equipment troubleshooting and work order generation with maintenance team along with contractor management Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer, loader, bin truck, telehandler, forklift, scissor lift.

Diploma in water and wastewater treatment or combination of relevant training certifications and related industry field operations experience. Strong mechanical understanding of process equipment Capable of performing physically demanding work. Strong digital literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite®; especially Excel Previous experience with SCADA, Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interface systems is considered an asset Level I, II, or III Water or Wastewater Treatment certificate Level IV Water or Wastewater Treatment certificate is considered an asset Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

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