Geotechnical Engineer or Engineer-in-Training
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Glencore Canada scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Application Deadline: November 19, 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 Geotechnical Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Geotechnical Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is responsible for pit and spoil slope stability.
You will have the opportunity to perform slope stability assessments in the field, including by drone, interpret slope movement on instrumentation, and to perform and support stability analyses and designs. The Geotechnical Team provides stability guidance for the Open Pit Operations, and provides key information for safe access, mine designs, pit and spoil expansions, and design compliance. There is opportunity to make your mark by applying geotechnical skills and expertise on a variety of slope stability evaluations.
To be successful, we require someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who can develop and communicate practical recommendations to mine planners and operations personnel. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in coordinating internal resources. This role requires a motivated self-starter, who can multi-task effectively and work collaboratively with others in a technical team-based environment.
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 week-on-week-off rotational schedule or 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
- Relocation Assistance
In this role you will:
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Perform regular geotechnical inspections of the active and dormant mining areas, report on the inspections, and provide recommendations
- Manage and interpret geotechnical data and apply to stability analyses, slope designs, and recommendations
- Perform stability analyses for rock slopes, waste dumps, and soil stockpiles
- Coordinate site geotechnical field programs and support geotechnical analyses and designs of the Life of Mine plan
- Coordinate and review work by external geotechnical consultants to ensure it is fit for purpose and meets specifications, standards, and codes
- Contribute to geotechnical projects and scheduling, including developing Appropriation Requests and tender packages, allocating budget, and conducting risk assessments
- Support geotechnical drilling programs including diamond core, reverse circulation (RC), hydrogeology studies, and instrumentation
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Mine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology
- Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng. Or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)
- One to four years of experience in geotechnical roles; recent graduates also encouraged to apply
- Working knowledge preferred of Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and relevant geotechnical and rock mechan.ics or mining software
- Recent geotechnical role at an open pit mining operation is an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent