Laboratory Superintendent

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Superintendent to join our Technical Services team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. Relocation to Newfoundland & Labrador is required for this role.

This is a permanent on-site position, working 1 week on 1/week off rotation at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.

As a Laboratory Superintendent, you will lead the safe, efficient operation of the Voisey’s Bay Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and engineering, to align analytical services with evolving customer and process needs.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Manage laboratory routine, budgets, throughput forecasts, and maintenance service contracts in alignment with Voisey’s Bay production schedules and targets.

- Oversee development and improvement of analytical methods and QA/QC programs to deliver accurate and reliable data to customers.

- Recruit, onboard, and mentor staff, cultivating a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.

- Ensure laboratory infrastructure and instrumentation reliability through preventative maintenance, equipment updates and replacement.

- Champion Continuous improvement initiatives to boost laboratory efficiency, organization, and key performance metrics.

- Act as primary liaison for analytical services—handling customer relationships, field investigations, and evolving project needs.

- Maintain collaborative relationships with other Vale laboratory teams and represent Vale at select conferences, seminars, and industry events.

About You

Education:

- Undergraduate Degree in Chemistry.

- A Master’s Degree in Chemistry would be preferred.

Experience:

- A minimum of 11 years’ of direct laboratory experience.

- A minimum of 3 years’ direct leadership experience.

- Mining experience would be considered a strong asset.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of statistics, analytical chemistry and electronic instrumentation, with emphasis on geochemical and environmental analysis.

- Proven ability to develop, validate, and troubleshoot chemical procedures to ensure analytical accuracy.

- Skilled in troubleshooting equipment and performing minor repairs, especially in remote settings with limited vendor access.

- Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills to manage diverse teams.

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, flex 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

- Relocation Assistance

- 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

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, 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 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.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to the Vale Indigenous Affairs team.

Pay Grade: 15V

Apply by: Sunday, August 24th, 2025

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