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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, 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.

Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world. Sudbury is also home to several administrative sites serving both the Ontario Operations as well as all our North Atlantic Operations.

Port Colborne is home to our Nickel Refinery where raw materials from our Sudbury operations are processed into electrocobalt and precious metals and serves as a distribution centre for finished nickel products.

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 Supervisor, Services to join our Transportation Department in Sudbury, Ontario. As an Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for directing a crew to safely complete the daily objectives. This role requires shift work (nights and weekends) as 24/7 coverage is required. The position also requires working outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Although previous experience in rail, mining or an industrial setting is considered an asset, we also appreciate that diversity of thought comes from our differences – and that’s what makes us great!

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Follow Vale’s Safety Policies, Programs and Legislative Standards.
• Exhibit effective team leadership/membership behaviors.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
• Hold crew accountable for area safety, housekeeping, teamwork and professionalism.
• Identify and escalate critical issues that threaten the meeting the daily objectives.
• Work collaterally and cross functionally with colleagues to achieve business objectives.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication: must be able to accurately inform, capture interest and gain support in a clear and concise manner.
• Judgement: Ability to recognize, prioritize, and understand the controls required to mitigate risks related to the work to be done
• Problem Solving/Decision Making: Able to consider the situation, the issues and the people involved. This involves identifying, defining and analyzing problems or situations. It also involves the use of reason and the formulation of viable solutions and potential improvements.

About You

Education & Experience

• Education: The ideal candidate will possess a minimum 2-year community college diploma or equivalent work experience. Previous rail experience considered an asset.
• There is potential to move into a planning role after 2 years, a Diploma or Degree in a mechanical/technical field or be a licenses trades person with knowledge and skills applicable to rail is an asset.
• Experience: 3 Years of leadership experience.
• Experience with: Commitment to open and transparent dialogue. You must be able to share ideas and messages in a clear way, focusing on the solution, without fear of addressing sensitive issues.
• Value collaboration and systemic thinking. You must value working together to maximize our ability to make things happen.
• Ability to develop people for high performance. You empower people to do more and to go further, creating purpose and providing continuous feedback.
• Commitment to meritocracy. You promote an environment where people are recognized for their work and exposed to opportunities based on their contributions.
• Previous planning experience an asset

Requirements & Accountabilities

• Follow Vale’s Safety Policies, Programs and Legislative Standards.
• Exhibit effective team leadership / membership behaviors.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
• Hold crew accountable for area safety, housekeeping, teamwork and professionalism.
• Identify and escalate critical issues that threaten the meeting the daily objectives.
• Work collaterally and cross functionally with colleagues to achieve business objectives.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication: must be able to accurately inform, capture interest and gain support in a clear and concise manner.
• Judgement: Ability to recognize, prioritize, and understand the controls required to mitigate risks related to the work to be done

How can Vale grow your career?

In addition to the responsibilities and career opportunities this role will provide, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online leadership training 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.

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Deadline to Apply: November 1st, 2021