Top Benefits
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 .
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.
Application Deadline: December 9, 2025 What we offer: At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.
EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.
We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.
We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.
About the role: Reporting to the Director, FRX Project, the Manager, Regulatory Approvals will lead a high-performing team through the coordinated provincial and federal assessment process under the B.C. Environmental Assessment Act and Canadian Impact Assessment Act, while supporting strong relationships with Participating Indigenous Nations and key stakeholders.
The Fording River Extension (FRX) Project is a proposed extension of EVR’s existing Fording River Operations (FRO), located in the East Kootenay region in southeastern British Columbia. The FRX Project is anticipated to extend the lifespan of FRO by approximately 35 years. The Project is an opportunity for EVR to continue building on our commitment to responsible resource development.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with the ability to build and maintain respectful, long-term relationships, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a professional approach in every interaction.
Join us in one of our breathtaking locations — the Elk Valley Resources area, Sparwood, BC, Calgary, AB, or Vancouver, BC. With a compressed work week and alternating Fridays off, experience what true work-life balance is all about!
Benefits:
- Two Annual Bonus Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Retirement Package
- Health Lifestyle Account
In this role you will:
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Oversee the coordinated provincial and federal assessment process
- Lead the development and submission of the Impact Statement/Assessment (IS/A) and all required permits and authorizations
- Ensure regulatory compliance throughout project design and execution
- Build and maintain respectful, long-term relationships with Participating Indigenous Nations.
- Support the negotiation and implementation of project-specific agreements recognizing Indigenous rights and interests
- Design and execute engagement strategies aligned with regulatory milestones
- Provide technical guidance to minimize and mitigate environmental impacts
- Integrate sustainability principles and rightsholder/stakeholder knowledge and principles into project design and permitting
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align regulatory strategy with project value drivers and other initiatives across the organization
- Develop and manage long-term and annual budgets.
- Communicate progress and risks to senior leadership and external regulators
Requirements:
- Degree in Biology, Aquatic Sciences, Water Resources, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in regulatory approvals, permitting and environmental assessments
- Proven leadership in managing complex environmental assessments, ideally in the Canadian mining sector
- Deep knowledge of Canadian mining regulations, BC Environmental Assessment Act, and Federal Impact Assessment Act
- Demonstrated success working with Indigenous Nations and communities of interest; aligning engagement with provincial and federal permitting processes
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into operational outcomes.
- Experience in cross-functional program development, delivery, and evaluation
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
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.
About Glencore
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.
Top Benefits
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 .
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.
Application Deadline: December 9, 2025 What we offer: At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.
EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.
We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.
We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.
About the role: Reporting to the Director, FRX Project, the Manager, Regulatory Approvals will lead a high-performing team through the coordinated provincial and federal assessment process under the B.C. Environmental Assessment Act and Canadian Impact Assessment Act, while supporting strong relationships with Participating Indigenous Nations and key stakeholders.
The Fording River Extension (FRX) Project is a proposed extension of EVR’s existing Fording River Operations (FRO), located in the East Kootenay region in southeastern British Columbia. The FRX Project is anticipated to extend the lifespan of FRO by approximately 35 years. The Project is an opportunity for EVR to continue building on our commitment to responsible resource development.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with the ability to build and maintain respectful, long-term relationships, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a professional approach in every interaction.
Join us in one of our breathtaking locations — the Elk Valley Resources area, Sparwood, BC, Calgary, AB, or Vancouver, BC. With a compressed work week and alternating Fridays off, experience what true work-life balance is all about!
Benefits:
- Two Annual Bonus Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Retirement Package
- Health Lifestyle Account
In this role you will:
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Oversee the coordinated provincial and federal assessment process
- Lead the development and submission of the Impact Statement/Assessment (IS/A) and all required permits and authorizations
- Ensure regulatory compliance throughout project design and execution
- Build and maintain respectful, long-term relationships with Participating Indigenous Nations.
- Support the negotiation and implementation of project-specific agreements recognizing Indigenous rights and interests
- Design and execute engagement strategies aligned with regulatory milestones
- Provide technical guidance to minimize and mitigate environmental impacts
- Integrate sustainability principles and rightsholder/stakeholder knowledge and principles into project design and permitting
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align regulatory strategy with project value drivers and other initiatives across the organization
- Develop and manage long-term and annual budgets.
- Communicate progress and risks to senior leadership and external regulators
Requirements:
- Degree in Biology, Aquatic Sciences, Water Resources, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in regulatory approvals, permitting and environmental assessments
- Proven leadership in managing complex environmental assessments, ideally in the Canadian mining sector
- Deep knowledge of Canadian mining regulations, BC Environmental Assessment Act, and Federal Impact Assessment Act
- Demonstrated success working with Indigenous Nations and communities of interest; aligning engagement with provincial and federal permitting processes
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into operational outcomes.
- Experience in cross-functional program development, delivery, and evaluation
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
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.
About Glencore
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.