Job Description

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Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.

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, 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.

Our Team:

The Transportation Department plays a vital part in Sudbury Operations. Members of this team work across different locations to ensure effectiveness in providing the services required to maximize the sustainable value of the assets of Ontario Operations.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Transportation Operator to join our Ontario Operations Department in Sudbury.

The Transportation Department plays a vital part in Sudbury Operations, in the movement of ore, Smelter products and the maintenance of divisional rail facilities. The work includes the operation of rail and track equipment, as well as heavy equipment such as loader and rock truck.

About You

Education:

• A grade 12 level education or GED equivalency.

Experience:

• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s (G) license is required.
• 1 to 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 industrial work experience with a demonstrated safe work record.
• Previous railway (train and/or track) experience is an asset.
• Heavy equipment (loaders, excavator, rock truck) operating experience is an asset.
• D license with a Z endorsement is an asset.

Skills:

• Must be able to pass the required examinations, read and understand safety instructions, books of rules, instructions and regulations, timetables, bulletins, waybills, placards, and other written or printed material.
• Perform work in accordance with Transportation Department Handbook of Rules and Special Instructions.
• Must be prepared to work weekends and shifts up to 12 hours including holidays, weekends, days and nights.
• Must be prepared to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Complete written pre-operation checks on all equipment, provide an end of shift report of work completed.
• Operate or direct movement of diesel locomotive, rolling stock, ballast regulator and other hi-rail vehicles on standard gauge track, includes pre-use checks, brake tests, minor repairs such as replacing hose bags and gaskets, tightening airlines and fittings, maintaining sand and fuel supply.
• Line manual switches, observe switch settings and points.
• Couple and uncouple cars, locomotives, and hose bags.
• Maintain and repair track and switches, including cleaning, replacement, snow removal.
• Operate mobile equipment to load, unload, transport and position heavy equipment, materials, supplies and personnel around and between plant properties, to and from trucks, railroad cars, warehouses, stockpiles, and other work areas.
• Operate front end loader to distribute, blend and load material into railway cars and trucks.

What We Offer You:

The Transportation Operator position will allow the right candidate to shape our 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).
• 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.

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 \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.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Apply By: March 19th, 2023.

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