Job Description

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Specialist, Geologist (Area)

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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, and 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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Specialist, Geologist (Area) to join our Exploration team in Sudbury. This is a permanent position.

In this role the incumbent will ensures effective exploration by applying technically and financially suitable methods in office and field studies which may represent a range of standard procedures or minor modifications thereof. Responsible for varied exploration assignments requiring full knowledge of one field of geoscience and reasonable knowledge of the interaction with others to plan and execute tasks of significant complexity and variability involving both internal and external personnel ensuring standard company (operating) procedures are fully known and adhered to. Additionally, in this position you will:

• Project Geology- Coordinate, plan and implement exploration programs including, significant exploration programs including multiple projects and target areas for all aspects of Exploration- including area selection, prospecting, mapping, surveying, drilling, logging, sampling, interpretation, evaluation and reporting.

• Techniques for geological mapping: survey and mapping of geology, photo interpretation, integration of satellite images, structural analysis, etc.;
• Sampling techniques and sample preparation, methods of collection of rock samples, soil, stream sediment in various types of environment / climate and methods of preparation for chemical analysis / petrography;
• Geophysics: capable of interpreting maps and sections obtained through various geophysical methods (i.e. magnetics, IP, gravity, EM etc.);
• Interpretation of aerial photos and satellite images: interpretation of images to differentiate topographic features and structures and integrate them with field data;
• Understanding of database structure: organizing and maintaining a database according to company standards;
• Drilling: supervision, core logging, understanding of process, recovery, etc.;
• Preparation of technical reports;
• Familiarity with and an understanding of environmental laws;
• Analytical methods: understanding of different analytical methods (i.e. ICP, atomic absorption, etc.);
• Fundamental comprehension of the main mineralizing processes related to the formation of base metal mineral deposits;
• Have a basic understanding of the important economic parameters used in the evaluation of a mineral exploration project;
• Have the ability and agility to perform all field activities related to mineral exploration.
• Provide technical leadership and input through:

• Identify targets, analyze results and advise on course of action as exploration progresses
• Provide sound recommendations to Management concerning the initiation, continuation or abandonment of exploration projects
• To seek improvements to aid exploration success by conceiving and developing new models, methods or technical advances
• To generate new targets within projects
• Bring personal expertise to bear on projects. Contribute to team tasks.
• Ensuring technical and QAQC standards are being adhered to.
• Providing technical mentoring and training opportunities to junior professional and technical staff.
• Assist in consolidating monthly expenditures/physical forecasts and budgets for assigned projects.
• To ensure work is planned and implemented in accordance to Vale's health, safety, environmental and community normative documents and policies in compliance with local laws.
• To prepare specific presentations for general evaluation of existing projects.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree is required
• P. Geo., or P, Eng. designation is required

Experience:

• 11-15 years of experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of Exploration methods, strategy, technology, and methodology.
• Knowledge of Ore Deposits, Magmatic and hydrothermal systems, Magmatic Sulfide deposits and deposit geology specifically Sudbury Basin geology, Voisey's Bay Geology, Thompson Geology.
• Ability to effectively interact with DIPM and Base Metals peers.
• Strong technical knowledge including practical aspects of exploration, drilling, geophysics, hole orientation, hole planning and steering, hole surveying and geotechnical technics.

How can Vale grow your career?

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)
• 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

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 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 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.

Grade: F4T
Apply by: October 23, 2022