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 open-pit mine and concentrator in Voisey’s Bay - Vale’s only fly-in/fly-out operation in Canada - produces nickel-cobalt-copper concentrate and copper concentrate. An underground expansion will see a transition to a leading edge underground mine by the end of 2020 extending the life of the mine until 2034. Our state-of the-art facility in Long Harbour is the first nickel processing plant in the world to use hydrometallurgy technology to produce Plating RoundsTM from hard rock (sulphide) concentrate, with low carbon footprint compared to traditional smelter technology. Our offices in St. John’s and Goose Bay provide support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a SITE SERVICES LEAD to join our VBME Project Team at our remote mine site in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This fixed term (12 months) position will be on a 2 weeks in/2 weeks out rotation.

The Site Services Lead will be responsible for ensuring the projects Site Services requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing disruption to the existing operation. This role will be the key Site Services interface between the Operation, Site Services contractors and the Project. The scope of work includes but is not limited to coordinating the following activities to support the project: freight delivery, minor civil works, road maintenance, snow removal, off-loading and loading barges, developing standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and safety routines as per the Company’s safety program (Safe Production). In this position, you will:

• Be responsible for coordinating all of the Site Services activities required to support the project;
  
• Represent Site Services at the daily project meetings;
  
• Ensure that work areas are operating productively while maintaining maximum efficiency and adherence to the company’s strict environmental and safety standards;
  
• Work closely with the Site Services Contractor to coordinate the daily activities of the crews to ensure a high level of service is provided to the operation and the project;
  
• Ensure that general cargo and materials are loaded and moved to and from appropriate storage locations so as to satisfy the projects requirements;
  
• Ensure that contract manpower and equipment resources are in place as required, to support: winter snow clearing & sanding of roadways & yard areas, garbage pickup, fueling of mobile equipment and other services required to support the project;
  
• Review and develop where required, SOP’s, HAZOPs and Risk Assessments for the various activities in the Site Services area of the operation to ensure they are suitable for the work being performed to support the project;
  
• Ensure that effective Safety & Environmental procedures, government regulations and Vale standard operating procedures (SOPs) are being implemented & followed;
  
• Perform Safety inspections of the relevant areas in conjunction with SHE, management and contractors;
  
• Provide administration & coordination of activities involved in mobilization and demobilization of freight and equipment to support the project;
  
• Complete various other assignments & activities as directed by the Manager.
  

About You

• Education:
  
  • A College Diploma complimented by relative experience in Logistics and civil construction.
    
  • A university degree complimented by relative field experience in Logistics, and civil construction is preferable.
    
• Experience:
  
  • 5-7 years of experience, preferably in a project environment and extensive field management experience.
    
  • Experience working at an Underground Mine Site is preferred.
    
• Experience with Microsoft Access data base, PeopleSoft, SAP and Excel.
  
• Must have several years’ experience with Port Marine operations, shipping activities & have a previous successful track record with site services support materials handling and coordination in a heavy industrial operation.
  
• Must be a good leader and have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with several groups with key requirements, changing priorities and find alignment & common ground in scheduling as necessary.
  
• Must be a proven leader in all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment. Have a good understanding of the provincial OH&S regulations and previous experience with structured safety programs such as Vale’s Safe Production.
  

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 Vale 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.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at www.valejobs.ca or by forwarding their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, May 12 th , 2021