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 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 office in St. John's provides support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Operational Excellence Analyst to join our Operational Excellence team in Voisey's Bay.

This is a fly-in fly-out operation at our remote mine site in Voisey's Bay, Labrador. This permanent position will be a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.

The Operational Excellence Analyst is responsible for driving the implementation and consolidation of Vale Production System (VPS) in the business units through training, assessments and process consulting to achieve Operational Excellence.

In this position, you will:

• Provide technical support to clients, to ensure the implementation and consolidation of the management model to achieve Operational Excellence (Basic Problem Solving - 5S, 5 Why, Deviation; Action plans; and Implement Routine Management - Daily meetings, KPIs breakdown, Deviation Analysis, etc)
  
• Support existing demands (VPS Initiatives, etc) - guiding a junior member of the team.
  
• Monitor the results of the operational areas, through performance indicators, in order to identify gaps in the management of their processes;
  
• Participate in the assessments of the management model - at site complex/location/ level;
  
• Identify areas for improvement and provide solutions to clients in an effort to achieve sustainable results; Capture new demands - focused on the activity inside the plants/mines level;
  
• Recommend optimal Agile practices tailored to the client. Facilitate sprint road mapping, planning sessions and retrospectives. Support the triage and resolution of critical impediments.
  
• Train end-users in the basic and advanced techniques of the management models such as Problem Solving (A3), TWI, Materials & Information Flow, etc;
  
• Collect and share best practices in the company, updating the management model when applicable;
  
• Capture and consolidate the financial and potential gains of operational improvement initiatives, following the defined methodology and flow of validation;
  
• Maintain the improvements and to act as Normative of the Systems that support the management model;
  

About You

• 3+ years of related experience preferred.
  
• Post-secondary degree in a related field such as Production Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  
• Organized, self-motivated and ability to work independently.
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
  
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
  
• Ability to create networks and relationships with stakeholders.
  
• Creative problem solver and able to respond to various situations with appropriate urgency.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
  
• Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus
  
• 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's reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental).
  
• Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador.
  
• 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.
  
• Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.).
  
• Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling.
  
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
  
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
  
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
  
• Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader.
  
• 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 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.

Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at www.valejobs.ca . Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Deadline to Apply

Sunday, February 19 th , 2023.