Job Description

: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. growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.The OpportunityWe are currently seeking two Sr. Specialist \xe2\x80\x93 Capital Governance - Project Cost Controller & Estimator to join our Project Compliance team in Toronto. This is a full-time position.This role will be responsible for all capital allocation and capital governance for growth, sustaining and \xe2\x80\x98research and design\xe2\x80\x99 (R&D) projects for Base Metals. The Senior specialist will also be managing the process of quarterly multi-annual capital budgeting and capital performance management for Base Metals. Ensuring compliance with the guidelines and defined operational goals and their adherence to the company\'s strategic plan. You will be responsible for redesigning current capital allocation and governance processes and integrate these with Base Metals\xe2\x80\x99 Financial Planning and Analysis group and Vale\xe2\x80\x99s Budget group.Additionally, in this position you will:Define the budgeting and cost control processes and procedures for the entire portfolio (Exploration, FEL1, FEL2, FEL3 and Execution), in line with best market practices and considering the different locational contexts (Brazil, Canada and Indonesia).Implement training programs for the project management team and other stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is aligned with established standards.Support project teams in improving budgeting and cost control practices.Lead technical Planning and CapEx analyzes across the entire portfolio of Base Metals projects, aiming to identify potential gaps and deviation trends in a timely manner to allow effective mitigation actions.Prepare and present reports to senior management and project stakeholders, highlighting good practices, risks and potential deviation trends in relation to the approved baseline for the projects.Evaluate and implement automated systems and tools that facilitate the cost control routine and put the organization in line with best market practices.Lead the interface with various corporate areas (FP&A, Accounting, etc.), ensuring the alignment and optimization of internal processes.Support project risk analyses.Support the improvement of other disciplines in the Project Controls area: Planning, Risk Management and Change ManagementAbout YouEducation:

• Undergraduate degree
• Professional accounting designation (CMA, CA, CGA or equivalent accounting designation)

Experience:

• Minimum 11-15 years of relevant experience in budgeting and/or cost control of capital projects, including interfaces with other disciplines, such as: Engineering, Construction, Contract Management, Procurement, etc.

Experience in using ERPs (example: SAP) and budgeting and CapEx management software.Experience in Earned Value Management.Skills:

• Extensive management experience, extensive knowledge in finance and accounting, demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Must be an experienced decision maker as part of a multi-functional operations management team, superior problem-solving skills and experience working for a large multinational organization.

Preferred Skills:

• Postgraduate degree in project management and/or specific certifications (PMI-PMP, AACE \xe2\x80\x93 CCP, AACE \xe2\x80\x93 CEP, AACE \xe2\x80\x93 EVP, etc.).
• Experience in other Project Controls disciplines: Planning, Risk Management and Change Management.
• Experience in technical audit of projects.

How can Vale grow your career?

• 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.

Difference Makes All the DifferenceAt 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.Grade: F1TApply by: April 4, 2024#ValeBaseMetals

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