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 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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Sr Draftsperson, to join our team in Sudbury.

The role holder will provide complete drafting services for the design engineering team according to the Vale standards and safe operating procedures. The role holder reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Superintendent.

Accountabilities

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• Drafting – creating, revising, archiving, and checking drawings under direct supervision of the engineer, site visits, field measuring, knowledge of codes and familiar with Vale standards.
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• Safety protocols – attending process hazard awareness reviews, attending and participating in safety meetings, using safety tracking software, performing and documenting safety audits.
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• Task organization – Organizes the execution of the task relative to other tasks and job functions. Documents all relevant information pertaining to the task using project software, data bases, etc.

Qualifications & Specific Skills

Education: The successful candidate will possess a Graduate technologist in mechanical discipline is preferred.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have minimum of 5 years of previous drafting and design. The candidate must possess knowledge of 3D drafting.

Computer Skills: Vale Drawing Management System (jDMS), Microstation is preferred but AutoCAD is acceptable, SAP, and general knowledge with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Applicable Codes, Regulations and Industry Standards: Knowledge of ASME B31.1 / B31.3, Mechanical drawing symbols, Knowledge of Vale drafting procedures, Knowledge of Mining Regulations O.Reg 854, CSA W59

Drafting Skills: Must possess the ability to scale drawings, create or revise drawings, and reserve and archive drawings.



What We Offer You

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• Competitive salary
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• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
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• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
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• Employee Family Assistance Program
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• Online training and career development opportunities

Comments:

These positions are covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Job Selection Posting Process for Local 2020-05 Employees located on the Ontario Operations Human Resources website.

We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team though only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

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.