Senior Supervisor, Water Resources & Human Health

Elk Valley Resources•Sparwood, BC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supervisor, Water Resources & Human Health is responsible for overseeing technical programs and strategic planning across regional groundwater, surface water, and human health risk assessment scopes. This role ensures regulatory compliance, effective data collection and management, and meaningful internal and external engagement. The Senior Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in Elk Valley Resources’ environmental programs. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders, rights holders, regulators, and internal teams. This position is located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia and offers a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, promoting work-life balance.

Requirements

Degree in Hydrogeology, Geoscience, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of industry experience, with a focus on mining and mountainous hydrogeological systems
Proven experience leading internal and external technical teams
Strong understanding of groundwater and surface water systems, human health risk assessment, and environmental monitoring frameworks
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance processes related to water and health in mining contexts
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders, rights holders, regulators, and internal teams
Demonstrated success in project management, budget oversight, and delivering complex technical reports
Strategic thinker with experience in long-term planning and cross-functional collaboration
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Responsibilities

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Supervise implementation of regional groundwater and surface water quality monitoring programs, integration with operations, and inform management of trends, risks, challenges, and opportunities
Manage regional human health risk assessments, including integration across technical inputs and external engagement
Ensure regulatory compliance, including timely and accurate data submissions, uploads, and reporting
Manage data systems and internal data flow, ensuring relevant teams receive actionable information
Lead a team of technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and collaboration
Develop and oversee large budgets, manage competing deliverables, and ensure timely execution of complex projects
Manage development and delivery of large-scale reporting requirements
Represent EVR in key multi-agency forums, including the Groundwater Working Group, Human Health Risk Assessment Working Group, and Environmental Monitoring Committee
Collaborate with operations and regional teams to support planning, permitting, and other core business needs
Drive strategic planning across water resources and human health files, with a focus on long-term outcomes and positioning EVR for success over the next five years