Who We Are

Vale is a global mining company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We are leaders in the production of iron ore and one of the largest global producers of nickel. In Canada, Vale employs approximately 6,000 people in our corporate office in Toronto and at sites in Manitoba, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador, where we produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver.

Our Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey's Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.

Through their hard work, innovation and forward thinking, it is our employees, and a wholesome orebody of course, that ensures a bright future for Vale in Canada - a future we want you to be a part of.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mine GEOLOGY STUDENT OR NEW GRADUATE to join our Vale Newfoundland and Labrador Operations Team in Voisey's Bay. This is a fixed term (4 month) position based at the St. John's office. This position offers the possibility to travel to the Voisey's Bay Mine site.

As a Junior Mine Geologist, you will have the opportunity to further your development by providing day-to-day support for various projects and initiatives within the Mine Department. From providing labour and technical support for ongoing underground Definition Drilling programs at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site to leadership development, diversity & inclusion, and culture, you will have a holistic and enriching experience like no other. You will also gain a deeper understanding of our company and our sustainable approach to mining via exposure to other Vale operations in Canada and our global headquarters in Brazil. In this position, you will:

• Follow departmental safety program ensuring health, safety and environment are protected.
• To support and participate in Mine Technical services activities.
• These duties include but are not limited to:
  • Technical support and consultation with senior geological staff
  • Geological interpretation
  • Core logging, section generation, maintaining accurate drill hole trajectory
  • Sample collection, QA/QC of samples
  • Data management
• Provide support to Mine Operations and underground geological teams.
• Field Inspections including pre-setup, drill, post setup.
• Other duties as required at discretion of Chief Mine Geologist / Senior Geologist

About You

• BSc. in Geology, GIT preferred.
• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 1 field season as a Geology Student.
• Experience in a remote work site is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Geology background including sampling procedures.
• Good computer software knowledge (Word, Excel, Mining/geology software, CAD software).
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!

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 must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers . Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, June 8, 2023