Job Description

:Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.Vale Base Metals is one of the world\'s largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.We invite you to be part of our evolution.The OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Geological Technician Student to join our Exploration team in Sudbury. This is a fixed term position from approximately May to August 2024.Key Responsibilities

• Work Monday to Friday, 8 hours day shift
• Help retrieve drill cores from drill sites, core farm and yard.
• Organize, rack, store, label and photograph drill cores.
• Stack and strap core boxes on wood pallets.
• Process drill cores including core cutting and core sampling.
• Assist with geotechnical and geological data collection and core logging following established procedures.
• Participate in all pre-operating inspections, workplace inspections, toolbox meetings and safety meetings.
• Operate and assist in the basic maintenance of equipment (vehicles, pallet jacks, core saw, rock saw, etc.).
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Follow safety policies, procedures, best practices, and government regulations at all times.

About YouThe successful candidate will undertake duties required to assist the technical team in our core shack.EducationCurrently enrolled in a Community College or University programExperienceExperience in a mineral exploration environment would be considered an assetSkills

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment where exposure to temperature extremes and noise is frequent.
• Good understanding of modern mineral exploration and mining techniques.
• Excellent verbal communication (English) and strong social skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, effective problem solving, and time management and prioritization skills.
• Flexible, meticulous and attention to detail.
• Valid G driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
• Good digital literacy (experience with MS office products, GIS and 3D software an asset).
• Completion of the following preferred:
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• WHMIS
• Additional training will be provided as required

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, 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

Include to TransformAt 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 critical 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.Apply by: March 31st, 2024#ValeBaseMetals

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