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evr·25 months ago

Heavy Duty Mechanic ($5000 Sign On Bonus)

Sparwood, CanadaOn-siteFull-timeEntry · 0+ yearsH1B likely

About this role

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.

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 4x4 or 8x8 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.