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Heavy Duty Mechanic ($5000 Sign On Bonus)

Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Signing bonus
Relocation assistance
Annual retention bonus

About the role

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.

EVR is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of mining equipment across its four mining operations.

Work Locations

Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the following EVR operations, depending on operational requirements and available vacancies:

Fording River Operations: approximately 29 kilometres northeast of Elkford, British Columbia, V0B 1H0 This site is unionized: United Steelworkers Local 7884

Elkview Operations: approximately 3 kilometres east of Sparwood, British Columbia, V0B 2G1 This site is unionized: United Steelworkers Local 9346

Greenhills Operations: approximately 8 kilometres northeast of Elkford, British Columbia, V0B 1H0 This site is not unionized.

Line Creek Operations: approximately 15 kilometres north of Sparwood on Highway 43, British Columbia, V0B 2G0 This site is unionized: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115

The specific work location will be identified in the successful candidate’s written offer of employment.

Successful candidates assigned to a unionized operation will be subject to the applicable collective agreement, including its union membership, wage and working-condition requirements.

Work Schedule and Hours

Employees work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts on either a 4x4 or 8x8 rotation.

Hourly Wages

The hourly wage depends on the operation to which the successful candidate is assigned:

Elkview Operations: $53.69 /hour

Fording River Operations: $53.78 /hour Line Creek Operations: $52.24 /hour Greenhills Operations: $53.78 /hour

Applicable shift premiums, overtime pay and additional compensation will be paid in accordance with EVR policies or the applicable collective agreement.

Benefits

Benefits may include:

$5,000 signing bonus Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 Annual retention bonus of up to $6,000 Healthy Lifestyle Account of up to $1,000 Comprehensive extended health benefits Dental coverage Optical coverage Retirement savings program Participation in two annual bonus programs Sickness and accident coverage Long-term disability coverage Basic group life insurance coverage

Eligibility for bonuses, relocation assistance and benefits is subject to the applicable EVR policy or collective agreement.

Job Duties

The Heavy Duty Mechanic will perform some or all of the following duties:

Participate in and comply with EVR’s health and safety programs, procedures and policies Perform routine preventative maintenance and major equipment repairs Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic equipment problems Repair major equipment breakdowns Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble engines, transmissions and other major components Diagnose and repair cooling, fuel, exhaust, braking, clutch, differential, hydraulic, electrical and lubrication systems Diagnose, maintain and repair mobile off-road mining equipment Maintain and repair haul trucks, graders, bulldozers, excavators, shovels, loaders and other heavy equipment Prepare maintenance reports and service records Recommend practical and innovative repair solutions Apply industry best practices when maintaining and repairing equipment Work with equipment manufactured by CAT, Komatsu, P&H, Hitachi, John Deere, LeTourneau, Volvo, Marion and other manufacturers Work independently and collaboratively as part of a maintenance team

Employment Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Canadian Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician, an equivalent recognized trade certification, or sufficient documented training and work experience to be eligible to challenge the applicable Canadian trade certification examination A valid driver’s licence Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong interpersonal and communication skills Willingness and ability to relocate to, or reside within reliable commuting distance of, Sparwood or Elkford, British Columbia

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful candidates must satisfy EVR’s pre-employment requirements, which may include:

Verification of employment references

Verification of trade qualifications and work experience A pre-employment drug screening Confirmation of a valid driver’s licence Any additional requirements applicable to the assigned operation

How To Apply

Please submit your resume by email to: hdmjobs@evr.glencore.ca

EVR welcomes applications from qualified Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view at jobs.evr.com/privacy-policy .

About Elk Valley Resources

Mining
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Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is committed to responsible mining, operating four steelmaking coal mines employing over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. EVR produces high quality steelmaking coal, a key transition-enabling resource that is an essential input for steel, which is needed for constructing products like wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, EVR is part of the Glencore Group, one of the world's largest diversified natural resource companies.

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