Heavy Duty Mechanics

Job Description

Employer: Elk Valley Resources Ltd.
Locations: Sparwood and Elkford, British Columbia
Number of vacancies: 20+
Terms of employment: Full-time, permanent
Hours of work: Average of 40
Primary language of work: English
NOC: 72401 – Heavy Duty Mechanics

About Elk Valley Resources

Elk Valley Resources Ltd. (“EVR”) operates four steelmaking coal mines and employs more than 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, strong environmental performance, and building meaningful partnerships with local communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is part of the Glencore Group and contributes to a global portfolio of operations with a history in Canada that dates back more than 100 years.

EVR is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of mining equipment across its four mining operations.

Work Locations

Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the following EVR operations, depending on operational requirements and available vacancies:

Fording River Operations: approximately 29 kilometres northeast of Elkford, British Columbia, V0B 1H0
This site is unionized: United Steelworkers Local 7884
Elkview Operations: approximately 3 kilometres east of Sparwood, British Columbia, V0B 2G1
This site is unionized: United Steelworkers Local 9346
Greenhills Operations: approximately 8 kilometres northeast of Elkford, British Columbia, V0B 1H0
This site is not unionized.
Line Creek Operations: approximately 15 kilometres north of Sparwood on Highway 43, British Columbia, V0B 2G0
This site is unionized: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115
The specific work location will be identified in the successful candidate’s written offer of employment.

Successful candidates assigned to a unionized operation will be subject to the applicable collective agreement, including its union membership, wage and working-condition requirements.

Work Schedule and Hours

Employees work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts on either a 4×4 or 8×8 rotation.

Hourly Wages

The hourly wage depends on the operation to which the successful candidate is assigned:

Elkview Operations: $53.69 /hour
Fording River Operations: $53.78 /hour
Line Creek Operations: $52.24 /hour
Greenhills Operations: $53.78 /hour
Applicable shift premiums, overtime pay and additional compensation will be paid in accordance with EVR policies or the applicable collective agreement.

Benefits

Benefits may include:

$5,000 signing bonus
Relocation assistance of up to $10,000
Annual retention bonus of up to $6,000
Healthy Lifestyle Account of up to $1,000
Comprehensive extended health benefits
Dental coverage
Optical coverage
Retirement savings program
Participation in two annual bonus programs
Sickness and accident coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Basic group life insurance coverage
Eligibility for bonuses, relocation assistance and benefits is subject to the applicable EVR policy or collective agreement.

Job Duties

The Heavy Duty Mechanic will perform some or all of the following duties:

Participate in and comply with EVR’s health and safety programs, procedures and policies
Perform routine preventative maintenance and major equipment repairs
Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic equipment problems
Repair major equipment breakdowns
Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble engines, transmissions and other major components
Diagnose and repair cooling, fuel, exhaust, braking, clutch, differential, hydraulic, electrical and lubrication systems
Diagnose, maintain and repair mobile off-road mining equipment
Maintain and repair haul trucks, graders, bulldozers, excavators, shovels, loaders and other heavy equipment
Prepare maintenance reports and service records
Recommend practical and innovative repair solutions
Apply industry best practices when maintaining and repairing equipment
Work with equipment manufactured by CAT, Komatsu, P&H, Hitachi, John Deere, LeTourneau, Volvo, Marion and other manufacturers
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a maintenance team
Employment Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Canadian Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician, an equivalent recognized trade certification, or sufficient documented training and work experience to be eligible to challenge the applicable Canadian trade certification examination
A valid driver’s licence
Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness and ability to relocate to, or reside within reliable commuting distance of, Sparwood or Elkford, British Columbia
Previous experience maintaining or repairing mobile mining equipment is considered an asset.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful candidates must satisfy EVR’s pre-employment requirements, which may include:

Verification of employment references
Verification of trade qualifications and work experience
A pre-employment drug screening
Confirmation of a valid driver’s licence
Any additional requirements applicable to the assigned operation
How to Apply

Please submit your resume by email to: hdmjobs@evr.glencore.ca

EVR welcomes applications from qualified Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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.