About the role#
Elk Valley Resources is seeking an Environmental Social Responsibility Co-op student to join the Coal Division in Sparwood, BC for the Fall 2026 term. This full-time, on-site position focuses on supporting Indigenous relations, public engagement, and social responsibility initiatives within a mining environment.
What you'll do#
- Manage the Impact Management and Benefits Agreement (IMBA) workplan to support Indigenous working groups.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on performance and activities related to Indigenous agreements.
- Support the execution of annual and special IMBA reviews and coordinate joint working sessions.
- Prepare and execute public engagement plans.
- Conduct policy and issue research and prepare communications plans.
- Manage data within the social tracking and reporting system.
- Provide support for event planning and preparation.
- Adhere to all health and safety programs and policies.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Business Administration, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Communications, or Public Health.
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s License or extra-provincial equivalent.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to prioritize work under pressure with high attention to detail.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with multidisciplinary teams.
Location & details#
- Location: Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada.
- Term: Fall 2026 (8 or 12 months).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position.
