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 EIT II to join our Mines Technical Services team at Creighton Mine in Sudbury. This is a permanent position.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Demonstrating an obsession with safety and risk management and meet the requirements of all applicable safety plans.
- Follow Vale’s Safety Policy and Legislative Standards.
- Develop skills and abilities related to the provision of engineering to Ontario Operations, maintaining a high level of professional conduct.
- Identify, analyze, recommend, and bring into action opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements.
- Provide technical support to an existing team of geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers, performing both technical services execution support.
- Evaluating project options & assess their feasibility based on safety, cost impact, product quality & operations.
- Interfacing with operations and maintenance Teams, Process Engineering and Facilities Engineering to identify improvement opportunities.
About You
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering is required.
- Must be eligible to register as an Engineer in Training with the Professional Engineering Association in Ontario (PEO).
Experience:
- Minmum 2-3 years EIT experience
Skills:
- Takes initiative and can self-direct to accomplish goals with minimum supervision.
- Organization and time management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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: F7T
Apply by: August 25, 2025
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