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 an Environmental Advisor to join our Environment Team in Manitoba. This is a permanent position in Thompson, Manitoba.

Relocation to Thompson, Manitoba will be required.

The Manitoba Environment Team is part of the larger Manitoba Operations Safety, Health, Environment and Risk organization. The team provides monitoring and implements systems to ensure environmental compliance throughout our operations. Members of this team work collaboratively to support the operations including monitoring, project support, permitting, closure planning, waste management, internal and external reporting, as well as community and government liaison.

Additionally in this position you will:

• Develop and maintain the environmental management system (ISO14001), policies and procedures.
• Interface with other functions in the operations to prepare, submit, and monitor progress of the various plans/reports required to meet compliance standards.
• Develop and execute the Environmental plan and ISO14001. Ensure quality assurance and quality control aspects of monitoring programs, equipment and collected data are maintained.
• Develop and conduct compliance monitoring programs (e.g., ambient air, water quality, soil, wildlife, etc.) as stipulated in regulatory approvals for Area operations. Coordinate reporting to meet regulatory, corporate and other external requirements.

• Conduct or manage effects monitoring as prescribed in the Environmental Effects Monitoring program (e.g., Metal Diamond Mining Ef?uent Regulations) per applicable regulatory, corporate and social requirements.
• Coordinate and manage environmental programs/projects as defined in the department annual execution plan. Assist with regulatory reporting and notifications along with developing and delivering environmental training as requested.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science or other relevant discipline will be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience is required.
• Experience in mining or similar industrial setting is considered an asset.

Skills:

• Proven experience in environmental sampling and data analysis and knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations
• Familiarity with environmental issues in metal mining/processing industry, environmental compliance and effective monitoring.
• Experience in applying and maintaining environmental permits. Familiarity with ISO14001 and knowledge of SAP-IM
• Demonstrated understanding of environmental technologies, applications and management systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient with Microsoft Office products.

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)
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health, dental coverage and disability plans)
• 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
• Fully Equipped, on site gym facility

Why Thompson

Often referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Our presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits. These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.

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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Job Grade: F6T

Apply by: March 11, 2025

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