Vale

Plant Administrator, Fixed Term

Greater Sudbury, ON

contract

On-site

Mining

About This Job

Sudbury, ON, CAN

ID: 1086841

Job Description

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 Fixed Term Plant Administrator to join our Copper Cliff Mine Complex Team in Sudbury, ON. This is a 18 month-fixed term position position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

As a Plant Administrator you will provide integrated administrative support such as data entry, records management, report generation, scheduling, etc. to the plant and mines in the Ontario Operations.

This role may require the incumbent to occasionally enter into operating areas of the plants and mines in order to provide support and shift work (including weekends) due to our 24/7 operations.

Additionally, in this position you will:

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Office Administration: Provide office administration and IT support, including setup/decommissioning and ZES lock box forms.

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Communication Management: Maintain plant bulletin boards, intranet content, and distribute printed communications.

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Employee Support: Manage employee work clothing change requests and coordinate travel arrangements/expense reports.

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Meeting & Action Tracking: Record and distribute meeting minutes (e.g., OHSE/JHSC) and maintain action registries.

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HR Processes: Administer job postings, transfers, and process improvement initiatives for administrative efficiency.

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Payroll & Timekeeping: Handle time, absence, incentives, payroll tasks, vacation canvass preparation, and overtime records ensuring compliance with CBA, payroll deadlines and company policies.

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Systems & Reporting: Support SAP IM tasks, VES reporting, and monthly safety plan compliance tracking.

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Safety & Compliance: Organize and maintain employee safety documentation, inspections, and audits.

About You

Education:

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The successful candidate will possess a College Diploma in Business, Office Administration, or in a related field such as Payroll, Accounting, or Human Resources.

Experience:

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Minimum of 6-18 months of similar administration support experience, ideally in an industrial environment. Must possess customer service experience.

Skills:

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Comprehensive knowledge and experience using various internal Vale systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP Incident Management, SAP Travel, Vale Educational System (VES), SharePoint, Business Objects, Operational Reporting Portal (ORP), OD Travel Expense Vale Support Centre, and Safety Plan Tracker is required. Must possess strong keyboarding skills and advanced software skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Visio).

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Time and absence adherence to Vale’s governing policies and CBA articles; data entry of time, attendance and mines incentives, regular reporting, review and analyze employee pay for accuracy, strict adherence to deadlines, ability to maintain confidentiality, troubleshooting skills.

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Utilize system parameters to generate reports and analyze data.

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Keyboarding, software and system proficiency.

What We Offer You

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Competitive compensation

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

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Online training and career development opportunities

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Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!

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 needed for the green economy. 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 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.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F

Apply by: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

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