Water Technician – Apply for Future Opportunities
Elk Valley Resources· CA·
Onsite
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!