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: September 10, 2026
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 Supervisor, OT Processing Systems, the Technical Analyst is responsible for the support, reliability, security, and continuous improvement of Operational Technology (OT) systems that are critical to safe and efficient mining and processing operations.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with technical skills, analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support and enhance a diverse portfolio of OT technologies across multiple operations. Acting as a bridge between IT and OT environments, the Technical Analyst ensures systems remain secure, reliable, and aligned with operational and business objectives.
Working closely with operations, engineering, and digital teams, the right candidate will contribute to the adoption of OT standards and best practices while supporting innovation, project delivery, and operational excellence within a well-balanced team.
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! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!
Benefits:
- Two Annual Bonus Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Retirement Package
- Health Lifestyle Account
In this role you will:
- Monitor and maintain Operational Technology (OT) systems, including servers, workstations, SCADA platforms, PLCs, HMIs, historians, and industrial control networks
- Ensure high system availability and reliability through proactive maintenance and rapid issue resolution
- Implement, monitor, and maintain OT cybersecurity controls, including vulnerability remediation, access management, system hardening, network segmentation, and security monitoring
- Continuously monitor OT applications, infrastructure, and networks, implementing monitoring, alerting, and optimization initiatives that improve system reliability, availability, performance, and overall system health
- Support OT-related projects, including system upgrades, technology deployments, infrastructure refreshes, capital projects, and evaluation of new technologies
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, IT, vendors, and project teams to deliver secure and supportable solutions
- Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and support records.
- Promote OT standards, governance processes, and best practices across operations
- Support lifecycle management activities including upgrades, obsolescence planning, asset management, and system decommissioning
- Participate in structured change management processes, including risk assessments, testing, implementation planning, go/no-go reviews, and post-change validation
- Provide operational support for a diverse and distributed OT environment, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule supporting critical 24/7 systems
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience or relevant certifications may be considered
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Technical Analyst, OT Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar technical role
- Practical experience supporting OT systems, including SCADA, PLC, HMI, Data Historians, OT communications and data acquisition platforms, and industrial networking environments
- Experience supporting OT infrastructure and data platforms, including Windows servers, workstations, Active Directory, virtualization, SQL Server, operational databases, and systems used for operational reporting and data collection
- Experience developing and interpreting technical documentation, network diagrams, and system architecture documentation
- Demonstrated diagnostic, methodical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage their own tasks, take initiative, and collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams
- Experience with Rockwell Automation and AVEVA/Wonderware platforms is considered an asset
- Experience with OT cybersecurity principles, including system hardening, network segmentation, vulnerability management, and access control, is considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
Salary range: 85,000 - 100,200 CAD /year
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.
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.
