Legacy Assets, Special Projects Group
Bell and Granisle Mines, Granisle, BC (On-Site)
Salary Range: $ 67k-93k
Our Legacy Assets team is responsible for the safe, sustainable management and progressive closure of former mining and processing operations across North America. Through environmental stewardship, reclamation, long-term monitoring, and community engagement, the team works to ensure that our legacy sites continue to meet regulatory requirements while creating positive long-term outcomes for the environment and local communities.
We are seeking a Site & Water Treatment Plant Coordinator to do more than just maintain the water treatment plant - you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that keeps the entire site operating safely and efficiently. From operating heavy equipment to managing environmental systems, every day will bring variety, purpose, and the satisfaction of real results.
The role in a nutshell:
The Site & WTP Coordinator plays a key role in the safe operation, maintenance, monitoring, and stewardship of the Bell Mine legacy site. Reporting to the Site Manager, this position operates the water treatment plant and associated pump stations, coordinates field activities, conducts inspections, supports maintenance and environmental programs, and helps ensure site infrastructure remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
Working in a remote environment, the Site & WTP Coordinator will collaborate with contractors, consultants, regulators, and internal teams to support ongoing closure, reclamation, and water management activities.
Local residency requirement:
Applicants must live within commuting distance of Granisle, preferably one of the following communities: Granisle, Topley, Topley Landing, Houston, Smithers, Burns Lake, or another nearby community within a practical year-round commuting distance of Granisle.
Candidates must be able to attend the site reliably and meet the attendance and emergency-response arrangements agreed for the position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot the water treatment plant, pump-back systems, water management infrastructure, and associated site assets to support safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment, buildings, roads, dams, water management systems, and other critical infrastructure, identifying and documenting safety, environmental, operational, and maintenance concerns.
- Monitor the condition and performance of critical assets, maintain awareness of deficiencies and potential failure risks, and communicate concerns and recommendations to the Site Manager.
- Coordinate, supervise, and support contractors and maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site requirements and established standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance programs, maintenance records, work orders, and corrective action tracking systems.
- Procure and manage reagents, parts, consumables, equipment, and services required for ongoing site operations and maintenance.
- Collect environmental samples, coordinate laboratory analysis, review results, and support environmental monitoring, compliance, and reporting programs.
- Conduct routine inspections and monitoring of tailings storage facilities, water retention structures, and closure infrastructure in accordance with OMS manuals, dam safety requirements, permits, and management plans.
- Interpret and apply permits, licences, regulatory requirements, and site management plans in daily operations.
- Maintain accurate operational logs, inspection records, maintenance documentation, contractor records, and compliance files.
- Prepare and submit operational, maintenance, environmental, and compliance reports, including tracking site risks, corrective actions, and work plan progress.
- Verify critical alarms are properly configured, tested, communicated, and escalated in accordance with site procedures.
- Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and emergency response requirements through participation in inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, safety meetings, and field-level hazard management.
- Support spill response, environmental incident response, emergency preparedness, and other site risk management activities.
- Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, contractor administration, and other site administrative functions as required.
What You Bring
- High school diploma required; a technical trade background (mechanical or electrical) is beneficial;
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in mining or a related industry;
- Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience is beneficial;
- Three (3) or more years in a leadership role overseeing a team is desired but not mandatory;
- Demonstrated experience with maintenance best practices, preventive maintenance programs, and effective job planning;
- Demonstrated safety leadership with experience in behavioral-based safety management;
- Experience in the construction and commissioning of medium- to large-scale projects considered a strong asset;
- Practical experience operating heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators, dozers, and forklifts;
- Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and nationalities;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and smartphones for documentation and communication;
- Shown consistent dependability, flexibility, and initiative in carrying out site operations and maintenance duties
Other specific requirements
- Valid driver’s license required;
- Ability to be scheduled on-call 12-months of the year.
How We Work (Our DNA)
We succeed by how we work, not just what we deliver:
- Small Business Mentality – Think like an owner, stay focused on delivery, and create value through efficient use of resources.
- Own Your Outcomes – Take accountability for results, be adaptable, and approach every interaction with a customer-service mindset.
- No Plan, No Work – Deliver outcomes safely and effectively through strong planning, risk management, and disciplined execution.
- We Do What We Say – Make realistic commitments, communicate clearly, and follow through on promises.
- Confirm, Validate and Manage by Numbers – Use facts, data, and measurable outcomes to drive decisions and track performance.
- Commercially Astute – Understand value drivers, costs, risks, and trade-offs to support sound business decisions.
- Engineering & Operational Excellence – Apply fit-for-purpose technical solutions and the highest standards of safety and quality.
- Technical Leadership – Share expertise, continuously learn, and help shape best practices across the business.
- Create Ownership – Treat the business as your own and contribute to building capability, continuity, and long-term success.
- Performance Driven – Focus on outcomes, empower teams closest to the work, and continuously improve the way we operate.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a team dedicated to responsible closure and environmental stewardship
- Contribute to projects that create lasting benefits for communities and the environment
- Competitive compensation package, pension and annual bonus incentive program
- Diverse work environment with opportunities to collaborate across technical disciplines
We consider many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills. Our goal is to ensure that our compensation package is competitive and aligns with the value our employees bring to the organization.
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Internal applicants may be given priority consideration. External applications may be considered following the internal recruitment process.
At Glencore, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact us at hrlegacyassets@glencore.ca
Our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance.
