Job Description

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Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career

Who We are:

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.

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.

We have a proud history of mining in Manitoba, dating back to 1956 when we discovered the Thompson Nickel belt. Our operations in Thompson are in the heart of the Northern Boreal Region -- the Hub of Northern Manitoba

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

The Opportunity

Do you value safety and risk management and make it a priority just as we do? Are you motivated to work collaboratively in a team environment?

We are currently seeking a HSE Advisor to join our Exploration team in Thompson. This is a permanent position.

The HSE Advisor will provide support to ensure that all Vale Canada Limited Exploration programs in Thompson operate within the boundaries established by the applicable Acts, Regulations and Codes as well as the company policy. This will include managing and tracking the Safety Management System, tracking changes in the legislation, facilitating project risk assessments and work planning, and evaluating contractor prequalification and training. In addition to project level activities, the HSE Advisor will also lead incident investigations, analyze trends in key performance indicators, report all OHS activities on a monthly basis and coordinate safety initiatives.

Although experience in hard rock mining exploration or an industrial setting is considered an asset, we also appreciate that diversity of thought comes from our differences - and that's what makes us great!

Requirements & Accountabilities:

• Oversee HSEC programs in Thompson for Vale's Canadian Exploration Department.
• Ensure operational and procedural compliance with the Health and Safety Act and applicable Regulations and Codes.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to management on safety, health, environment and community relation issues
• Lead/facilitate all high severity incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis methodology and report findings internally in SAP-IM following Vale's instructional documents.
• Monitor and report on an ongoing basis leading and lagging HSE indicators.
• Responsible for implementing Vale's Safety Management System.
• Design and run Emergency Response Drills. Identify any gaps and ensure resources are made available for the protection of the workers.
• Develop safe work procedures based on needs identified through on-going risk assessments.
• Lead risk assessment workshops for projects at their inception.
• Maintain project Risk Assessments and update them as the scope of work changes or in the event of an incident.
• Ensure risks are managed based on risk assessment outcomes, assessing the exposure, managing the risks, and monitoring the effectiveness of controls.
• Compile Legal Requirement Registries for all exploration projects.
• Identify, develop and implement training programs for Vale Exploration Canada's Thompson office based on applicable regulations, corporate requirements, and job requirements
• Complete contractor prequalification and screening, monitor contractors Health and Safety programs and complete frequent inspections of contractor worksites.
• Plan and implement Corporate Safety Initiatives
• Advocate for the Internal Responsibility System (IRS).
• Assist with HSE audits including the implementation of Action Plans to address non-compliance items.
• Assist with contractor HSE management.
• Travel will be required occasionally as needed

About You:

• Community College diploma/degree preferred
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar subject area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational and time management skills

How can Vale grow your career?

The HSE Advisor position will allow the right candidate to grow their career in our mining and exploration activities in Canada. 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)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader
• On site Gym Facilities
• Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program

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Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at

Apply by: November 4th, 2022