Vale

Underground Mine Trainer

Newfoundland and Labrador, NL

On-site

Mining

About This Job

Labrador, NL, CAN

ID: 1088677

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 Underground Mine Trainers to join our Learning & Development Team Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

These are fixed-term and permanent on-site positions that will be working a 2 week on, 2 week off rotation at our remote mine site in Voisey’s Bay, NL.

As an Underground Mine Trainer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that employees receive the knowledge and practical training to work safely and productively in an Underground Mine environment. You will also support the development of workers in other related fields as per business need. Your experience and skills will allow you to administer and assist in the development, coordinator, and delivery of all facets of Underground Miner training. You will be required to perform regulatory training, equipment training, assess competencies/qualifications, and execute Vale related training initiatives.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Provide instruction and functional training on mining equipment and processes to a level of competency required by the company.

- Organize and deliver safe and effective classroom, practical and follow-up training in a timely manner.

- Develop Equipment, OHS, Site and Company related training programs.

- Mentor and coach employees in the safe, effective and productive operation of Underground work.

- Deliver orientation training to all employees, contractors, and visitors to site as scheduled.

- Deliver specialized certification training to the entire site as required. (examples include Fall Protection, LOTO and First Aid).

- Develop, coordinate and provide field instruction and competency evaluations to support applicable maintenance and other training programs.

About You

Education:

- A minimum of Secondary School or equivalent is required.

- Completion of a program of study related to adult education and administration of workplace learning and training is preferred.

- Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core with Specialty Modules or equivalent (Please provide transcript with application).

- Additional Trainer Certifications (Workplace NL Trainer, St John Ambulance Trainer, etc.) are considered an asset.

- Minimum Class 5 provincial Driver License.

Experience:

- A minimum of 8 years’ underground mining experience with a proven ability to operate a variety of underground equipment and processes across production and development as well as construction aspects of mining (Scoop Tram, Haulage Truck, Mechanized Rock Bolter, Jumbo, In-The-Hole drill (ITH), Scaler, Scissor Deck, UG Construction, muck circuit- crusher/conveyor, boom truck, forklift, pastefill etc.) is required. A combination of operating and maintenance experience with underground equipment will also be considered.

- Experience with Maclean, CAT, Sandvik and Epiroc equipment preferred.

- Experience with Mining Equipment Simulator Operation preferred. Experience with computer- or console- based video games may be considered as transferable skills.

- Experience working with a Learning Management System preferred.

- Underground Mine Rescue experience is considered an asset.

Skills:

- Ability to promote and demonstrate Risk Management and Health & Safety in training.

- Strong communication and presentation skills – both oral and written.

- Solid working knowledge of NL OH&S and Mines Safety Acts and Regulations.

- Experience working in a diverse culture and the ability to facilitate effectively.

- Self-motivated, and be an active team member to ensure team goals are achieved.

- Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

What We Offer You

Note: This will vary based on the role being fixed-term or permanent.

- 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.

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 our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished 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, located in Labrador, 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 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.

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 the Vale Indigenous Affairs Team.