Job Description

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Want to work with leading technology?

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 invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team:

Our corporate office, located in downtown Toronto serves as the headquarters for the global Base Metals business, providing support to all our Base Metals operations. In Mississauga, Vale\xe2\x80\x99s Base Metals Technology Development team work to improve Vale\xe2\x80\x99s competitive edge and support its growth strategies by coming up with safer and more environmentally responsible technology.

The Geology Team is integral for Vale\xe2\x80\x99s short-term and long-term operating strategy. Members of this team, work across different locations to ensure life of mine support and sustainability. Team members are also involved in the development of geological initiatives, practices and procedures.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mineral Processing and Mineralogy Student to join our Vale Base Metals Technology team in Mississauga. This is a 12-month fixed term position.

The successful applicant may support all work done for exploration, ore evaluation, process development, operations, and marketing. This covers the whole range of tests, from chemical assaying and mineralogy to mineral separation and grinding. The Technology and Innovation Centre supports our operations in Brazil, Manitoba, Ontario, and Newfoundland/Labrador. Work may include support at operations or on the mineral processing mini-pilot plant.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• The health and safety of yourself and of your co-workers are paramount. You are responsible for following all company procedures and protocols.
• Support for the collection of chemical assay, metallurgical, and mineralogical data during work in the chemical assay labs, mineral separation labs, or mineralogy labs.
• Froth flotation testing to determine mill recovery from ores.
• Comminution testing to determine hardness and grindability of ore and host rocks.

About You

Education:

Currently working towards in diploma or degree in a science, engineering, technology, or related field.

Requirements:

• Able to do moderately physical work including lifting to 15kg and standing for extended periods.
• Effective written and verbal communications.
• Self-organization skills and a goal-oriented personality.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Online training opportunities
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program

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 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.

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

Apply By: October 27, 2023

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