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 Shaft/Logistics Supervisor will oversee the fixed plant, Muck Circuit, Supply Movements, Storage, and Shaft Activities at Copper Cliff Mine. Working closely with different departments and peers to be successful in safety, production, and planning/scheduling.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking two Shaft/Logistics Supervisors to join our Copper Cliff Mine team in Sudbury, Ontario. You will continuously improve the work team performance through the effective use of established processes and procedures in achieving assigned objectives. Improve the effectiveness of the front-line team while meeting the business objectives. This includes ensuring the completion of assigned work with consistency and accuracy. Follow Vale’s Safety Policies, Programs, and Legislative Standards.

This is a permanent position on a rotation schedule.

Additionally, in this position you will:

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• Manage systems within the area of accountability to achieve the following outputs: Zero Harm to employees, the business, the environment, and the community.
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• Achieve/exceed production quality & quantity targets while maximizing economic resources and recovery.
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• Achieve total product and unit cost, and capital (as applicable) expenditure targets.
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• Review & communicate Risk Management situations with crew members at lineup and field discussions. Follow notification protocols for incidents and initiate on-shift investigations.
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• Leads and ensures Safe Production behaviors are exhibited by all crew members. Coach members on consistently achieving ALARA and taking corrective action when necessary to address non-compliance.
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• Meet objectives and comply with; Monthly Safety plans, incident reporting process, Policy/Procedure reviews, MOC system, etc.
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• Perform injury management, working with employees and health care providers to successfully return the employee to work.
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• Identify and correct negative special cause circumstances that are within the authority level and escalate those that are the outside authority.
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• Continuously improve the performance of the production & maintenance frontline team through the effective use of established processes and procedures. This includes ensuring the completion of assigned work with increasing consistency and accuracy by; assigning tasks, and utilizing the CPQQRT format, to team members so that work gets done in a safe and coordinated way.
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• Handle process and social problems as they occur.
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• Complete improvement projects, as assigned.
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• Consistently apply established policies, procedures, and best practices.
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• Utilize the work practices under Work Management to approve, plan, schedule, and execute tasks within the area(s).
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• Assess assignments during the shift to ensure that schedules are being attained, and/or take corrective actions as required. Complete all production and/or maintenance-related reports and work orders, and communicates status to oncoming shift(s).
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• Control inventories of consumables and supplies, and order materials to achieve production and/or maintenance schedules.
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• Manage overtime to within targets and distribute to crew members within the C.B.A. and provincial guidelines.
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• Ensure crew qualifications are kept current for required work assignments, and schedule training as required.
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• Coach and counsel employees on the standards of behaviour, and take corrective actions as required, including discipline, and grievance management.

About You:

Education:

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• Grade 12 level education or GED equivalency.
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• Common Core: First Line Underground Mine Supervisor Common Core (770121) or Common Core for First Line Production Supervisor Underground Hard Rock Mining (770120) is preferred.

Experience:

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• Shaft experience is required.
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• 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.
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• Value collaboration and systemic thinking. You must value working together to maximize our ability to make things happen.
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• Understand the importance of innovation and adaptability. You are curious and aware of trends as well as courageous to challenge the status quo and test different approaches.
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• Ability to develop people for high performance. You empower people to do more and to go further, creating purpose and providing continuous feedback.
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• Commitment to meritocracy. You promote an environment where people are recognized for their work and exposed to opportunities based on their contributions.

Requirements & Accountabilities:

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• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
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• Written and oral communication skills.
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• Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
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• Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.

How can Vale grow your career?

The Shaft/Logistics Supervisor is a management position that will allow the right candidate to shape our mining operations as well as a team of direct reports. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

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• Competitive salary
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• Attractive pension and benefits (company-paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurance)
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• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top-up for maternity/parental)
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• Flexible work arrangements
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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
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• 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 being 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: December 1, 2022

Pay Grade: 17V