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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 Mine Ventilation Specialist to join our Mines Technical Services team at Creighton Mine in Sudbury, ON.
This is a permanent position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide ventilation technical services to the mine in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner that protects the integrity of the mine’s ventilation system. This position will report directly to the Manager, Mines Technical Services. This vacancy is a non-ladder position.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Follow and apply Safe Production principles.
- Assist the Manager, Mines Technical Services with legislative compliance requirements pertaining to ventilation monitoring.
- Implement the mine ventilation execution plan with the assistance of ventilation technologists.
- Lead the mid-range ventilation planning process. Create ventilation staging plans for development and production as part of the planning cycles.
- Assist the planning team with the development of the long-range ventilation plan.
- Assist operations to ensure integrity of assets, compliance to standards and legislative requirements.
- Provide guidance to management during emergencies through coordination and implementation of the mine Emergency Fire Procedures to ensure safety of all employees during an emergency
- Develop scopes of work with respect to required ventilation studies and projects improve and optimize mine sustainability
- Assist the Manager, Mines Technical Services with the mentorship of other technical personnel to ensure ventilation systems operate as designed.
About You
Education:
- University or Community College Graduate in Mines Engineering, Mines Technology or other associated discipline or equivalent. Special consideration will be given to candidates with Ventilation specific or related courses and/or “Certified” Engineering Technologists.
Experience:
- 5 – 7 years of relevant ventilation specific experience in an underground mining organization.
Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office business applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Deswik and VentSim.
- Knowledge of project management; ability to review mining proposals with respect to ventilation design.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ventilation modeling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mining and environmental legislative requirements as they pertain to ventilation.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, operations and management.
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
- Relocation Assistance
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: K
Apply by: Monday, August 11th, 2025
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