Vale Base Metals

Specialist, Engineer

LocationCopper Cliff, ON
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

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

Specialist Engineer

to join our

Totten

team in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

As a

Specialist Engineer

you will be responsible for safety, budget, scope, schedule and quality of projects, and have authority for decision making within the predefined scope, cost, and schedule targets. This includes the review and execution of all engineering solutions. Deliver the projects within scope, cost, and schedule baseline, while ensuring the projects are delivered within the safety and quality objectives agreed for the project.

Additionally, in this position you will:

Champion Vale’s health, safety, and environmental goals by promoting safe work practices, conducting inspections, and ensuring follow-up actions.

Educate peers on project governance and influence internal and external teams to align with project goals.
Lead and coordinate studies, contractors, and project teams to meet schedule, cost, and scope requirements.
Oversee contract management, ensuring accurate work submissions and approval of changes.
Drive project delivery (e.g., Stobie) by managing documentation, mitigating delays, and implementing recovery plans.
Regularly communicate with project teams, recommend resource strategies, and ensure forecasting and progress reporting meet standards.


About You Education:

Bachelor (or equivalent) of Engineering required
P.Eng designation is required
M.Eng preferred


Experience:

8+ years of engineering experience


Skills:

Ability to work with various groups and gain alignment.
Ability to evaluate alternative options and recommend preferred solution while outlining benefits and downside risks.
Ability to present detailed and complicated concepts and information succinctly.
Good communication and organization skills.
Strong communication skills and development of concise documents and presentation materials.
A strong understanding of equipment requirements to support mine development and production operations.
Sustaining capital execution experience.
Experience in managing FEL 1/2/3 level studies and execution projects


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

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:

F3T

Apply by:

June 6, 2025

#ValeBaseMetals

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