May 2025 Digital Systems Co-op

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, joining a portfolio of operations around the world and a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.  

Start Date: May 2025Duration: 8 or 12 months
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.
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! Come experience what work life balance is all about!

In this role, you will:

• Participate in the health and safety programs of EVR to ensure that everyone on site goes home safe and healthy every day 
• Plan and implement updates to existing systems as well as support new solutions for mining engineering, including; scheduling, mine planning, geology and geotechnical systems 
• Support engagement and sustainment activities for geology, scheduling, and mine planning systems, including incidents, problems, defects, and improvement management 
• Coordinate efforts to deliver resources with other teams and groups within Digital Operations and Technology and Innovation department 
• Test, analyze and provide quality assurance for software solutions 
• Perform software design, development, unit, and integration testing 
• Build systems specifications documents as well as external systems design documentation 
• Provide Application support as and when required as well as Vendor Engagement to ensure resolution of support related issues 
• Produce detailed functional and non-functional requirements as well as process optimization activities to ensure business needs and requirements are collected 
• Provide estimates for software development and testing and act as a lead for small to medium sized software implementations 
• Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business

Requirements:

• Working towards a Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences
• Previous experience with coding in Python, SQL, Perl and VBA
• Experience working with Systems and Business Analytics is an asset 
• Understanding of SQL, ERD and data modelling, problem solving, software development, T-SQL, SQL Server, SSRS and Power BI development 
• Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communication skills 
• Curiosity about the mining industry, Mining Engineering systems and Technical Analysis;
• Proven ability to learn new technologies and platforms quickly, accurately, and efficiently, and demonstrated experience in requirements analysis and specification 
• Self-directed and motivated by advanced technical and business challenges, with ability to meet several projects and work schedules simultaneously 
• Analytics and Quality Assurance, System Implementation, and support for Engineering systems 
• Desktop PC support, SCCM, SCOM and software package creation and deployment experience 
• Quality assurance and testing for custom developed solutions with Microsoft technology stack 
• Opportunities to be involved in software development using DEVOPS, Azure Cloud enabled solutions and Data Science 
• Software development experience is .NET technologies is an asset 

Benefits:

• Receive financial assistance for travel expenses and co-op fees
• Acquire hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations, fostering the development of technical skills
• Benefit from mentorship and guidance offered by seasoned specialists in their respective fields
• Gain a competitive edge, securing primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 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 references.
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.