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 Sr. Safety Coordinator to join our Health, Safety and Operational Risk team in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position.

Requirements & Accountabilities:

• Improve and promote safety programs by compiling data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Advise senior management on policies and offer technical support in interpreting legislation, company policies, and procedures.
• Formulate implementation plans for new safety management systems and mentor employees on these systems.
• Manage HSER Committees, Supervisors, and Worker Safety Representatives, and liaise with third-party medical service providers for Return-to-Work processes.
• Develop strategies and implement improvements based on audits, incidents, and investigations to enhance safety programs.
• Share and format department safety-related information, and facilitate procedural changes.

About You

Education:

A minimum of a grade 12 (or equivalent) education with previous industrial experience in a related field or a post-secondary Diploma/Certificate from a certified program in a related field.

Experience:

3-4 years of experience required

Licensed Safety professional preferred

Skills:

• Demonstrates strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively without extensive supervision.
• Maintains an excellent safety record and can handle occasional exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, and noise.
• Exhibits strong teamwork and English communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and can stand and sit for long periods with some opportunity to move about.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary.
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

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.

Apply by: March 27, 2025

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