May 2026 Tailings Engineering Co-op

Elk Valley Resources(1 month ago)

Sparwood, BCOnsiteInternshipIntern$38,774 - $54,752 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

This is an 8- or 12-month co-op/internship position with Elk Valley Resources (EVR) in Sparwood, BC, supporting geotechnical and tailings engineering activities at steelmaking coal mining operations. The role focuses on monitoring tailings facilities, managing instrumentation data, and supporting dam safety inspections and reporting. Students gain exposure to real-world mining operations, working closely with experienced tailings engineers and interdisciplinary teams. The position offers hands-on field and office experience in a mountainous, outdoor-oriented region with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental responsibility.

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Required Skills

Health And Safety
Instrument Performance
Data Analysis
Operational Planning
Field Inspections
Data Collection
Equipment Troubleshooting
Regulatory Compliance
Database Management
Technical Documentation

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Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree in Geology
Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering
Undergraduate Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
Class 5 Driver's License

About Elk Valley Resources

glencore.ca

Glencore Canada is the Canadian arm of global miner Glencore, operating multiple industrial sites that mine and recycle critical minerals and produce coal. Its Canadian operations focus on metals such as nickel, copper, zinc and cobalt that feed industrial and clean‑energy supply chains. The business combines extraction, processing and recycling capabilities and links into Glencore’s global commodity network to supply customers worldwide. Glencore Canada emphasizes operational safety, environmental management and engagement with local communities.

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