Supervisor, Projects

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 Supervisor, Projects to join our Maintenance Team at Clarabelle Mill in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

As a Supervisor, Projects you will be responsible for overseeing projects within your designated area of accountability. The project portfolio will encompass managing initiatives from FEL 1 studies through to execution and project closure. Additionally, you will oversee and lead Planned Maintenance Period work and projects, collaborating closely with Operating and Maintenance Teams as well as External Service Providers.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Lead and manage a portfolio of Capital, Operating, and PMP projects, including commissioning, operational readiness, scope development, and stakeholder coordination.

- Collaborate with project teams, external service providers, and unions to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely project execution while supervising external providers when necessary.

- Oversee safety protocols by participating in safety planning, auditing external provider safety plans, managing incident reports, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

- Develop, review, and approve scopes of work, coordinate external provider mobilization/demobilization, and monitor their performance for safety, quality, schedule, and cost adherence.

- Integrate project schedules into site-wide planning, track progress, conduct regular stakeholder meetings, and develop recovery plans as needed.

- Establish and audit performance metrics (safety, cost, schedule), facilitate progress meetings, prepare reports, and ensure completion of action items before project closeout.

- Assist in budget development, manage project budgets, validate contractor timesheets, evaluate contracts, and support contract scope development and asset capitalization processes.

- Coordinate operational readiness activities, including documentation, procedures, and handover to operations, ensuring all project documentation and closeout requirements are met.

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

About You

Education:

- College Diploma in Engineering Technologist or qualified trade diploma required.

- Undergraduate degree in Engineering is preferred.

- Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.

Experience:

- Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience is required.

- Previous experience in project management, shutdowns, or maintenance within the relevant industry is considered an asset.

- Proven track record of managing complex projects from planning through execution and closeout.

- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Products

Skills:

- Ability to work in a high-paced environment with competing demands and priorities.

- Strong leadership, coordination, excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and demonstrated skills in time management.

- Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.

- Must be obsessed with safety and risk.

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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 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.

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

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: 16V

Minimum Starting Salary: $101,600

Apply by: May 11, 2026

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