Job Description

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Who We Are

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 have a proud history of mining in Manitoba. Our operations in Thompson, with two operating mines, is located in the awe-inspiring heart of the northern boreal region. It has a strong future in mining and milling, with an ongoing mission to grow as a safe, prosperous, and sustainable nickel producer.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team

The Thompson Mines Technical Services (MTS) Team is integral to the success of the operations in being a safe and reliable producer. We aim to design and plan safe, sustainable ore extraction through technical excellence in the areas of geology, mine planning, ventilation, backfill, ground control, drill/blast, and survey control.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Ground Control Engineer to join our Mines Technical Services Team in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position.

The Ground Control Engineer supports the Ground Control Program during execution, in Vale\xe2\x80\x99s Thompson, MB Mine facilities. The role holder works with an effective ground control team, including Ground Control Engineers, Mine Technician/Technologists and/or Engineers in Training, to provide Ground Control Services to the mine operations.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Recommend action to ensure that safety and stability of mine excavations is maintained with respect to geotechnical requirements.
• Provide day to day technical support and coordination for managing site specific ground control risk management programs and work closely with the technical execution teams at the mine sites.
• Provide technical support, advise and assist the mine operators and technical staff regarding ground control strategies and methods.
• Assist in conducting geotechnical risk assessment of the Mine Plan of all responsible mines to ensure that mining sequence and mine layouts are optimized to reduce the risk to safety and production.
• Contribute to the implementation of new systems/processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrate the 0\xe2\x80\x9324-month Ground Control Plan into the 0\xe2\x80\x933-month mine execution plan.
• Document results on the genesis of major ground instability events, including mechanism, geologic and geometric controls etc. Incorporate this insight into both the short and long term mine plan.
• Liaise with Mine Operations for alignment on the Ground Control component of the mine plan.
• Develop site specific field instrumentation program to monitor ground behavior with the progress of mining.
• Assist with geomechanics project work involving mining methods, stope and pillar design, mining sequencing and ground support design if required.
• Provide on-call duties if required for technical assistance with ground stability issues at the mines.

About You

Education:

• Engineering degree in Mine Engineering with a Professional Engineering Designation Preferred.
• Eligible for registration as a licensed professional engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Experience:

• 3 years of underground mining experience is an asset, however EITs with less experience are encouraged to apply.

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of MS office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of mining standards and guidance documents.
• Demonstrated understanding of underground mine design, mining technology, and underground mining activities.
• Familiar with RocScience Software such as Dips, UnWedge, RS2, and RSData.
• Experience with 3D mine design software (Deswik preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of ground control instrumentation.
• Strong verbal, written and analytical communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive for sustainable results with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

How Can Vale grow your career?

The Ground Control Engineer will be a part of the Thompson Mines Technical Services (MTS) Team which is integral to the success of the operations in being a safe and reliable producer. Additionally, 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)
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Online training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions.
• Growth in your career with a large, global company, and mining industry leader.

Why Thompson

Thompson is known as the "Hub of the North.\xe2\x80\x9d The town was developed in the 1950s around our mine and is now a thriving community. Our home boasts a close-knit and involved community with a vibrant arts and music scene and is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.

Thompsonites, as we call ourselves, are always ready to welcome new people to town and are excited to share its gems with them. Above all, the main draw to Thompson is its unspoiled wilderness filled with waterfalls and wildlife, making it the perfect place for the adventurous soul.

From the Northern Lights to ice fishing, skating, skiing, hockey, sledding, hunting and every winter sport you can imagine, if you love the outdoors, Thompson is the perfect place for you and your family.

Include to Transform

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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Grade: F6T

Apply by: January 8, 2024

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