Maintenance Technician - Truck & Transport Mechanic

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 Maintenance Technician – Truck & Transport Mechanic to join our Surface Mobile Maintenance Team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.

As a Maintenance Technician – Truck & Transport Mechanic you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of medium and other light vehicles on site. Your experience and skills will maintain equipment safely and effectively to meet performance requirements and the needs of the organization.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Service, inspect, and repair various makes and models of diesel-powered medium and light-duty equipment, as well as small gasoline powered recreational and utility vehicles.

- Ensure safe operating conditions of the medium and light vehicle fleet.

- Diagnose and repair driveline, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, or any other medium or light vehicle issues.

- Use various types of diagnostic equipment including OEM and aftermarket systems.

- Provide part requirements and labour estimates to plan future repairs and complete other job-related documentation and paperwork as required.

- Work with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving departmental performance objectives.

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

About You

Education:

- College diploma in Truck & Transport Mechanic is required.

- An Interprovincial Truck & Transport Mechanic Red Seal Certification is required.

Experience:

- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Truck and Transport Mechanic.

- Fleet management experience in a mining environment is considered an asset.

- Previous mining and/or heavy construction experience is required.

- Experience with using computers to build part lists and find diagnostic information.

Skills:

- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.

- Ability to demonstrate initiative and to follow instructions.

- Strong focus on safety, health, and the environment.

- Flexibility, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.

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 Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into 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 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 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.

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 their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator.

Apply by: Thursday, March 19th, 2026

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