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. Project Excellence Specialist to join our Projects team in Toronto or Sudbury.
This is a permanent hybrid position.
As a/an Senior Project Excellence Specialist**, you will support Capital Projects across Canada by developing sustainable business systems to address key performance and technical excellence challenges. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement, knowledge management, quality and change management, and data analysis to meet project department and corporate governance needs. You will also drive the implementation of the Vale Management Model (VPS) and ensure adherence to project management practices and requirements, fostering project delivery, efficiency and excellence.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Be an advocate for the safety, health and environmental sustainability of the organization.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on optimizing processes and embedding knowledge management routines across the projects department
- Lead the implementation and adherence to the Vale Production System (VPS), ensuring it is integrated effectively into project workflows to drive operational excellence.
- Collaborate with various departments to establish synergies, standardize processes, and promote knowledge sharing related to VPS and continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop and monitor knowledge management frameworks that enhance the organization's ability to retain and leverage critical project insights.
- Conduct VPS adherence checks and prepare detailed evaluation reports to assess progress and identify opportunities for further improvement.
- Support risk management activities within the VPS framework, ensuring they align with continuous improvement practices and enhance project outcomes.
- Provide actionable feedback to refine standards and procedures, ensuring they reflect the latest best practices in VPS, continuous improvement, and knowledge management. Monitor the final results of the projects in order to feedback standards and procedures in relation to Project risk management
About You
Education:
- An undergraduate degree in a related
Experience:
- A minimum of 11 years' experience
Skills:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the management model
- Prior experience in the audit process, internal control and quality (ISO, quality programs, Management models)
- Prior knowledge of project development and implementation methodologies (Front-load, LEAN, PM)
- Prior knowledge of the risk management methodologies applicable to projects (Quantitative /Qualitive Risk analysis)
- Advanced Office suite; Knowledge of Power BI an asset
- Language English and Portuguese (As asset)
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, flex, 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: F1T
Apply by: Thursday, September 26th, 2024
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