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 Production Planner to join our Mines Technical Services Team in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position.

As the Operations Planner you will provide timely and accurate operating planning of requested work in concert with the requirements of the Production (VBM) and Development (CAF) functions. In this role you will be planning for the Thompson Underground Mines.

The Planner will plan and organize the work package to minimize impact on operating performance, and the demand for resources for effective and efficient work execution. The Planner will identify and escalate all critical issues that threaten the successful planning of work orders for completion by the date required for the work to be completed.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Assemble ready to execute job packages.
• Review the status of work orders to prioritize planning activities for approved work orders within area of responsibility daily.
• Ensure the identification of resource requirements and readiness for execution prior to the date required for the work to be completed.
• Encourage contribution of planning details from those expected to complete work.
• Incorporate crew input into planning packages for work execution.
• Identify and escalate all critical issues that threaten the successful planning of work orders to meet completion deadlines.
• Improve the efficiency of the planning process by developing and using standard jobs as templates.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve capital, operating, and maintenance projects.
• Ensure that all work packages comply with applicable legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Relieve supervisors as required.

About You

Education:

• College diploma or university degree in a related industrial field or a university degree in a related engineering discipline is preferred.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in production supervision, production planning or an appropriate combination of education and experience

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of MS office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in SAP
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor complex processes and coordinate critical activities.
• Strong verbal, written and analytical communication skills.
• Knowledge of codes and ability to read prints and schematics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

How Can Vale grow your career?

The Production Planner 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)
• 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.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Online training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions.

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 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: H01

Apply by: February 29, 2024

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