Job Description

:Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?Who We AreWe are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world\xe2\x80\x99s energy transition.Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change \xe2\x80\x93 our work truly matters.Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.The OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Safety & Health Advisor to join our Heath, Safety, and Risk team in Long Harbour.This is a permanent on-site position, working a 4x10s schedule, Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday at the Long Harbour Processing Plant.As a Health and Safety advisor, you will be a vital part of the Long Harbour Health, Safety, and Risk Team. Together, we monitor, check, and continually improve our health and safety systems to create an environment where we can all successfully achieve zero harm and go HomeSafe.Additionally, in this position you will:

• Drive the hazard identification and risk assessment process for the operation by collaborating with other sites and share standard methodologies across locations.
• Develop site specific safety and health standards and update existing programs.
• Lead safety field audits and inspections of surface contractor activities, evaluate and provide information on performance through reports and presentations.
• Ability to audit and inspect integrity of the permit-to-work system.
• Review data and provide analysis, development, and delivery of recommendations for continuous improvement for the site and problem solving that incorporates the PDCA cycle.
• Lead and encourage participation in safety related meetings and forums for contractor and operations personnel.
• Ensure alignment with Provincial, Federal, and Vale regulatory requirements for health, safety and environment.
• Participate in review of work scopes, engineering packages, and other associated documentation to provide mentorship from a health and safety perspective.
• Support the preparation and review of contractual scopes of work, review of proposals, and recommendations for successful award of contracts to support the mine.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations as required.
• Help define the critical controls and the way to measure their efficiency by establishing and monitoring critical metrics.

About YouEducation:

• A minimum of a post-secondary education in a related field (ex: safety engineering technology) is required.
• Must have technical certification \xe2\x80\x93 Occupational Health & Safety Program.
• Professional safety destination considered an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 related safety experience.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Newfoundland and Labrador OH&S Act and Regulations.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John\xe2\x80\x99s vicinity.

Why Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada\'s easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province\'s economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey\'s Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey\'s Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world\'s most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.Include to TransformAt Vale Base Metals, 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.Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.Pay Grade: F6TApply by: Monday, November 11th, 2024#ValeBaseMetals

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