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 Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Co-op Student to join the SP&S team in Sudbury where they will be working on Tailings Dam projects.

This is a 4-12 month-fixed term co-op position starting in January 2025.

The successful Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Co-op Student candidate will work out of the Smelter office location, alongside Engineers, Designers and other personnel in the organization, to assist with a wide variety of tasks related to technical and engineering support.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide technical support tailings dam capital construction projects
• Complete a technical project and present to Management
• Participate in monitoring and reporting of capital performance
• Visit sites, participate in audits
• Support Engineering leads for activities such as scope writing, site auditing, and productivity monitoring

About You

Education:

• Enrolled in a co-op program for an undergraduate degree from a university in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical/Geological Engineering program

Experience:

• Previous work experience in an industrial setting would be an asset.

Skills:

• Follow Vale's Safety Policies, Programs and Legislative Standards, must be obsessed with safety and risk
• Strong Computer, Written and Oral skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment
• Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work
• Develop skills and abilities related to the provision of engineering to Ontario Operations
• Ensure compliance to the applicable regulations, standards and guidelines
• Maintain a high level of professional conduct
• Complete assigned projects safely and on time. Project work may include engineering document preparation and review, input into the development of project systems, data analysis and reporting, scope preparation, project monitoring and reporting.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!

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.

Apply by: Sunday, October 13^th, 2024

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