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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

ERM (External Resources Management) team is a group of highly skilled senior employees coordinating activities performed by the largest contracting groups on site and managing the execution of annual ACD plan (lateral and vertical development as well as all electrical, civil and mechanical construction activities), managing the execution of underground project specific type work (Thompson Mine Expansion), managing the execution of underground diamond drilling programs (both exploration and definition drilling) and managing the surface hauling and stockpile management contractors.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an External Resource Management (ERM) Superintendent to join our Manitoba Operations Team. This is a permanent onsite position located in Thompson, MB.

As the ERM Superintendent, you will provide leadership to continuously improve the capability of the team to meet the business goals for the Manitoba Operations. You will oversee the execution of the Mine Development Plan, underground diamond drilling programs, crushing, hauling and stockpile management.

Additionally, in this position you will

• Coach team members within the principles and values behind the HomeSafe philosophy
• Ensure safe execution of all work associated with your portfolio. Conduct audits for all areas of responsibility on a regular basis and use risk hazard assessments to determine the residual risk and take appropriate actions to mitigate the risk to ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Drive for development, implementation and continual improvement of systems to support team activities to generate ever increasing value from the operation.
• Ensure Projects comply with appropriate standards and meets HSE goals set for the Manitoba Operations, following Home Safe framework and evaluating/controlling effectiveness through the entire duration of the contacts.
• Ensure the ERM team complies with all operations policies & procedures.
• Promote effective working relationships with all departments to improve the performance of the business.
• Provide ERM resources and support to the operations ranging from participating on the teams to leading the work.
• Participates in short and long-range business and capital planning and provide input to the Managers\xe2\x80\x99 plan.
• Contributes to departmental and operational budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure successful execution of the Annual Capital Development plan to budget. Support project execution by ensuring the work meets project requirement utilizing the project management systems and tools in place.
• Ensure all personnel working on site has the required training and qualifications for the work being performed.
• Prepare the required documents for multiyear contracts RFPs (Request for Proposals). Coordinate site visits and manager RFP evaluation processes. Coordinate the mobilization/demobilization for new and existing projects.

About You

Education:

• The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in engineering with a P. Eng is an asset.
• Certification as P.M.P (Project Management Professional) is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in underground mining, construction and projects environment.

Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, influence and collaborate with others to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled user of Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to identify deficiencies, develop corrective action plans and follow ups.
• Demonstrated understanding in scheduling and project management.
• Solid understanding and appreciation for Health, Safety, Environmental & Risk policy and procedures.
• Strong analysis and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities.

How Can Vale grow your career?

The ERM Superintendent is a critical position that will allow the right candidate to provide direct input into the safe operation of the Manitoba Operations. 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: 15V

Apply by: November 27, 2023

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