About the role#
Elk Valley Resources is hiring a Business Planning Co-op student for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Calgary, Alberta. You will work with various teams to build economic models that inform business decisions and support the planning team in analyzing Life of Asset plans.
What you'll do#
- Follow all health and safety programs and policies.
- Build economic models to support business decisions across different groups.
- Assist the Business Planning team with economic reviews, risk assessments, and opportunity analysis.
- Help prepare annual consolidated Life of Asset plans and maintain the integrity of the costing model.
- Propose and evaluate new technologies or ideas to improve business processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Undergraduate or Master’s degree program in Finance, Mining, Civil, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License without learner's restrictions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI and advanced data analysis is an asset.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working in an industrial environment with technical and operational personnel.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (8 or 12 months).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $4,117 to $6,167 CAD per month, depending on completed academic semesters and prior co-op experience.
About Elk Valley Resources
Elk Valley Resources operates four steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley region of British Columbia. The company produces coal used as an essential input for steel production in infrastructure and renewable energy projects. It functions as part of the Glencore Group. The organization employs over 5,000 people.
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