Commercial Operations Co-Op Student

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Commercial Operations Co-Op Student to join our Copper and PGM Commercial Operations team in Toronto.

This is an on-site/hybrid position, working a Monday – Friday schedule. This is a 12 month-fixed term co-op position starting in April/May 2026

As a Commercial Operations Co-Op Student, your experience and skills will help to support and ensure the execution of all functions that contribute to the business unit through the accomplishment of sales administration processes.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Submit payment the vendors invoices related to the supervision and umpire services provided for the Intermediates and Copper sales and to follow-up the process until payment has been made (including SES creation in SAP)

- Perform the “2nd analyst validation” for the Intermediates and Copper invoices issued by the co-workers.

- To manage the shipment approval process for the PGM Cake, which includes the following activities:

- To attend a weekly call with production team

- To follow up on shipment schedule

- To calculate the value of the shipment

- To get the shipment approval from the Credit Risk team

- To create the sales order in SAP and to get it approved.

- To inform ops team and logistics team about the approval

- To have the insurance certificate created

- To provide support to other sales processes which may include:

- contract creation in SAP

- sales order creation in SAP

- invoice issuance in SAP

- submission of cash application to treasury

- To daily validate the metal prices entered in the system

What We Offer You

- Competitive compensation

- Flexible work arrangements

- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth

- Online training and career development opportunities

- Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!

About You

Education:

- Currently enrolled in a co-op program with a major in business, sales and supply chain or related fields.

Skills:

- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

- Solid verbal, written and analytical communication skills

- Knowledge of SAP is an asset

- Proven organizational skills.

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Toronto

Vale Base Metals' Toronto office serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale Base Metals’ finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale Base Metals’ ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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 critical 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.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: UG2

Minimum Starting Salary: $24,25 per hour

Apply by: Monday, January 19th, 2026

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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.