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 9, 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, Telemetry Systems, the Technologist is responsible for assisting a high performing team to deliver and maintain leading edge digital mining technology. These technologies include autonomous equipment, rugged mobile computers, end-to-end sensorization of heavy equipment, and asset health systems that optimize fleet productivity and availability via real-time tracking and monitoring.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with technical knowledge, analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and operational excellence. They will be joining a high performing team of professionals that safely and reliably deliver and maintain a diverse set of technology throughout EVR.
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:
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Maintain and troubleshoot OT Telemetry systems, including servers, workstations, hardware platforms, Sensors, Canbus industrial control networks
- Implement, monitor, and maintain OT cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST, IEC 62443, and internal corporate standards. Support internal and external audits and broader compliance initiatives
- Support to OT-related projects such as system upgrades, network segmentation, and new technology integration. Provide technical OT support for greenfield and brownfield capital projects
- Monitor OT system performance, identify optimization opportunities, and implement improvements to enhance system reliability, availability, and efficiency
- Work closely with IT, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of OT systems with business goals
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, system architecture diagrams, and system baselines/metrics. Adherence to OT standards and best practices
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for system implementation, support, and upgrades. Review and validate technical deliverables
- Collaborate OT incident investigations and root cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions. Participate in a rotational on-call schedule supporting 24/7 mining operations
- Research and evaluate emerging OT technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve system performance, security, and scalability
- Support OT asset lifecycle management, including hardware/software obsolescence planning, version control, upgrades, and system decommissioning
- Participate in and enforce structured change management processes for OT systems to ensure minimal disruption and traceability
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience or certifications may be considered. Relevant OT/IT experience strongly considered
- Experience in mining or heavy industrial sector
- Able to interpret and developing documentation such as process flow diagrams, system/network architecture diagrams, and functional design specifications
- Understanding of industrial control system (ICS) security principles, version/source control, electrical and instrumentation systems, computer networking, and database architecture
- Proven troubleshooting and supporting windows operating systems, domain/Active Directory, virtualization, databases/SQL, and computer and networking fundamentals
- Any project and program management skills or business analysis methodologies, particularly in technical or OT environments
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
Salary range: 76,000 - 89,500 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.
