Senior Ground Control Engineer

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 Senior Ground Control Engineer to join our Mines Technical Services team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. Relocation to NL will be required for this role.

The role is a permanent on-site position, working 2 week on/2 week off schedule at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.

As a Senior Ground Control Engineer, you will support mine execution of the Ground Control Management Plan for Vale’s Voisey’s Bay Operation, both Open Pit and Underground. This role provides technical expertise to Operations and local MTS teams, while providing both day-to-day technical support for managing the site-specific Ground Control Programs as well as integration into the longer-term 3–24-month execution plan.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Maintain and develop the site-specific Ground Control and Seismic/Stability Risk Management Plans to comply with Vale’s policies/standards and meet all legal requirements, including Ground Control Management Plan updates and training on an annual basis at the mine site.

- Lead geo-mechanical risk assessment of "Life of Mine (LOM) Plans" and annual mine execution plans at the mine site to ensure that mining sequence and mine layouts are optimized to reduce seismic and/or ground instability risks to the business or people and enable safe and reliable production for both underground and open pit.

- Recommend action to ensure that safety and stability of pit walls and underground mine excavations is maintained with respect to geotechnical requirements. Including excavation optimization and Ground Control Instruction (GCI).

- Participate in the development of procedures/standards related to the field of ground control.

- Participate in Vale-required ground control / rock engineering audits and reviews (i.e. Seismic Review Board (SRB), HIRA and Integrated Operations Assessment (IOA) and develop action plans to address recommendations.

- Develop / deliver Annual Refresher Ground Control Hazard Awareness Training for all underground personnel.

- Develop solutions with respect to day-to-day and longer-term ground control issues based on field observations or operation reports.

- Respond rapidly to ground control issues and failures as required. Complete appropriate reporting and initiate action plans that will remove potential future hazards both in the affected area and similar areas.

- Communicate with Mine Operations and Mine Planning for alignment on the 0-24 month Ground Control and Seismic Risk Management Plan and execution.

- Regularly monitor the ground control work, including Q/A and Q/C of ground support installation in the underground operation.

- Install and develop both ground movement and seismic monitoring program instrumentation.

- Paste backfill testing and design.

- Interact and manage continuous improvement initiatives.

- Conduct investigation and peer reviews (as required) of major ground instabilities and large seismic events.

- Lead technical investigations of major ground instability incidents to prevent re-occurrence at the specific mine site and participate in similar technical reviews at multiple mine sites.

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:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Mining preferred).

- Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng) is required.

Experience:

- 4+ years of relevant experience in an underground mining environment.

Skills:

- Sound understanding of ground control software applications.

- Knowledge/experience with Deswik software.

- Strong Influencing and collaboration competency.

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.

Pay Grade: F5T

Apply by: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

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