Mine Technician, Survey

Elk Valley Resources•Sparwood, BC

8d•CA$85,000 - CA$105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking a Mine Technician, Survey to join their team in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. This role reports to the Drill and Blast Engineer, Mine Engineering, and is responsible for providing survey guidance and data collection to support safe and productive mining operations. The position utilizes tools such as UAVs, GPS data collectors, field staking, and computer design software. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical, logistical, and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment. The position follows a 4x4 day shift schedule and offers the opportunity to live in the scenic Elk Valley with abundant outdoor recreational activities.

Requirements

Diploma in Mining, Survey, Geomatics, Engineering technology, or similar relevant diploma/degree is preferred
Valid Class 5 Driverâ€™s Licence or equivalent
Experience with survey geospatial tools and processes (GPS data collectors, processing of LiDAR or photogrammetry scans) is a strong asset
Canadian UAV Pilot Certificate (Advanced preferred) is an asset
Exposure to mine design software, particularly MinePlan3D is an asset
Basic digital literacy and experience with the Microsoft Office SuiteÂ®
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Works well as an individual and as a team player
Strong analytical, logistical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to satisfy pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references

Nice To Haves

Diploma in Mining, Survey, Geomatics, Engineering technology, or similar relevant diploma/degree
Experience with survey geospatial tools and processes (GPS data collectors, processing of LiDAR or photogrammetry scans)
Canadian UAV Pilot Certificate (Advanced preferred)
Exposure to mine design software, particularly MinePlan3D

Responsibilities

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Collaborate closely with mine operations, engineering, drill & blast, and site project teams to provide site survey guidance
Surface data collection with UAV system
Field staking and manual data collection with GPS data collector
Maintain As-Built design files for engineering and collect surface UAV scans for monthly reconciliation
Provide design updates for the digital design guidance systems for mining equipment, such as BenchManager/BenchView for the mineâ€™s shovels
Participate in cross training with the Drill & Blast Mine Technician (which includes blast pattern design, issuing explosive loading instructions, designing blast pattern timing) to support occasional team coverage
Once competent in the role, provide survey training to new team members or co-op students