Intermediate Analyst, Occupational Health

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 an Intermediate Analyst, Occupational Health to join our Occupational Health Team in Sudbury. This is a permanent position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

The primary function of the role as an Intermediate Analyst Occupational Health is to support all matters related to Occupational Hygiene providing ongoing service, technical support and advice to the line organization, to maintain compliance with applicable legislation, the SHE Management System as well as Service Level Agreements.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Provide technical advice and support to the site to maintain compliance with the SHE

Management System, Legal Requirements and Service Level Agreements.

- Provide education and deliver routine training presentations to workers.

- Report status of Occupational Hygiene programs to Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Make recommendations. Approaches changing environments by being a resource and

influencing work groups.

- Perform health risk assessments that include identification, assessment, and analysis of the risk. Recommend controls and strategies to meet Occupational Hygiene standards and to reduce the risk to ALARA. Plan the work within the objectives and manage time.

accordingly.

- Consult with analytical laboratories pertaining to sampling and analytical methods.

- Identify and solve basic sampling strategies, collect and analyze samples to assess worker exposure to physical, chemical and biological gents. Apply statistical analytical techniques to summarize data.

- Collect and analyze samples to assess worker exposure to physical, chemical and biological agents. Determine airborne exposure concentration of contaminants and compare them to regulatory standards and guidelines as well as accepted occupational exposure criteria.

- Execute on Occupational Hygiene Programs and associated medical surveillance requirements: Asbestos Abatement & Management; Designated Substance; Occupational Exposure Monitoring; Respiratory Protections; Hearing Conservation; Hazardous Materials; Heat Stress; Cold Stress; and other related programs.

What We Offer You

- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan

- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package

- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)

- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)

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

- Employee Family Assistance Program

- Virtual Healthcare online

- Online training and career development opportunities

About You

Education:

- University or College degree/diploma in a science field or equivalent.

Experience:

- 3 years of experience in occupational hygiene discipline. Experience should include knowledge of OH&S regulations and standards, knowledge and experience with workplace monitoring and sampling techniques, and familiarity with data collection, analyses, reporting and presentations.

Skills:

- Use of technical monitoring equipment, conduct occupational hygiene risk

assessments, administer occupational hygiene monitoring programs, manage databases.

- Able to write or modify text to accurately communicate information and provide sufficient context when required.

- Able to present moderately complex information to a wide variety of audiences.

- Reading, understanding and interpretation of text and concepts from a variety of sources, i.e. legal, contractual, technical theory or government regulations.

- Able to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations including simple statistics, logarithms and exponents.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.

- Understanding of Ontario Operations plants and processes.

Other Job Considerations:

- Physical Effort: Moderate physical fatigue or strain results from frequent or longer periods of intense physical effort or almost continuous light physical effort. Moderate physical exertion may be required to do the job.

- Working Environment: The workplace varies widely and may entail exposure to various outdoor conditions and risks expected during all seasons. This role will be above and below ground.

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

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: H

Minimum Starting Salary: $74,662.05

Apply by: Friday, January 2, 2026

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