Job Description

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Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility?

Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.

Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world. Sudbury is also home to several administrative sites serving both the Ontario Operations as well as all our North Atlantic Operations.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team:

Vale continues to invest in innovation and technology to transform its business by improving safety and productivity and strengthen its reputation in mining leadership. The role supports the Contract Management area which consists of the following areas: Demand Planning, Execution Contract Management Support, Goods Contract Management and Business Systems, Governance and Process.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Business Support Specialist North Atlantic for the Contract Management Area, in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position working on site and remotely.

This is a senior role that wil provide a broad spectrum of team support functions including Administration, Finance, Procurement, Communications and special projects through direct and dotted line reporting to ensure business objectives are met.

Pivotal to the role is the support to the Manager Contracts in special initiative implementation, budgeting, performance management, strategic planning, change management and organizational design across the main areas within the team.

In this position you will:

• Be accountable to ensure all Projects and Services activities are integrated and designed to align with Vale Production Systems (VPS) elements, PNR\xe2\x80\x99s (Policies), related PGS (Procedures) and with all other Business units, i.e., Mines, Processing plants etc.
• Develop and implement the North Atlantic strategic deployment plans for the Projects and Services team, coordinating cross-boundary resources (Base Metals Teams, OE, and Operations).
• Lead cross-boundary committees to audit, monitor and track progress on VPS maturation based on the planning, identifying, and actioning systemic roadblocks.
• Ensure the implementation of other VPS maturation driven programs from a cost control, benefits/value received and scheduling perspective.
• Lead the change management strategy and communications for organizational design, special program/project implementation.
• Accountable for initiating, coordinating, and chairing the development, implementation, monitoring and communication of the NA Contract Management yearly execution plan, which encompasses systems, processes, procedures, standards, KPIs, analysis and tools that will improve safety and maximize business value.
• Accountable for collaborating with key stakeholders (internal and external), identify and develop recommendations on strategic Contract Management opportunities, ensuring best practices are standardized and shared across the business and that risks are identified and mitigated appropriately.
• Develop and chair quarterly Leadership off-site strategic sessions (A3 progress monitoring with Managers),
• quarterly Town Halls (with extended North Atlantic Contract Management teams), yearly Strategic Planning Sessions (Contract Management Superintendents, Supervisors and Leads).
• Initiate the coordination of the annual budgeting cycles for all Departments and Cost Centres (People/headcount, Materials, Services, Other).
• Chair weekly Leadership Meetings incorporating on a weekly rotation, Monthly Risk Management review, VPS People review, Monthly Finance Budgeting review.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, or a related field of study.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience within a mining operation.

Skills

• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with experience in Operations,
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, influence and collaborate with others to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convert complexity to simplicity.
• Excellent presentation development skills.
• Results focused with strong analytical, planning, organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage changing priorities.
• Knowledge of all Vale systems.
• Software skills in MS Office products.

How can Vale grow your career?

In addition to the responsibilities and career opportunities this role will provide, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities

Difference Makes All the Difference

At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome \xe2\x80\x93 they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F4T

Apply by: Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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