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 Senior Occupational Health Analyst to join our Occupational Health team in Sudbury, ON.

This is a permanent position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

As a Senior Occupational Health Analyst, you will provide ongoing service, technical support and advice to the line organization on all matters related to occupational hygiene, to maintain compliance with applicable legislation, the SHE Management System as well as Service Level Agreements. Your experience and skills will identify, assess, evaluate and recommend appropriate controls to reduce the risk relating to health hazards in the workplace.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Support the development, execution and maintenance of Occupational Hygiene Programs and associated medical surveillance requirements, including Occupational Hygiene Program, Quantitative Occupational Exposure Monitoring Program, Asbestos Abatement and Management; Designated Substances; Respiratory Protection; Hearing Conservation; Hazardous Materials; Heat Stress; Cold Stress; and other related programs.
• Prepare samples for submission to chemical analysis laboratory and coordinate shipping and interpret results. Determine exposure concentrations and compare them to regulatory standards and guidelines as well as accepted occupational exposure criteria. Apply statistical analytical techniques to summarize data.
• Conduct workplace visits, audits and inspections to progress employee understanding and knowledge of health hazards, risk management and control. Conduct workplace monitoring as per established protocols for physical, chemical and biological agents.
• Schedule, coordinate and execute divisional occupational hygiene team monitoring plans, audits and inspections while integrating the operation and maintenance plans.
• Regularly gather and report on progress (KPI's) and seek improvement opportunities through analysis of the divisional schedule and execution. Provide ongoing forecasts for plan completion and milestones, identify and diagnose problems and modify the monitoring schedule as required to ensure execution and completion.
• Develop strategies for evaluating the workplace to determine the degree of risk, including qualitative and quantitative exposure assessment strategies. Develop and support the implementation of controls, processes and initiatives related to health hazards and evaluate the effectiveness of control strategies implemented.
• Conduct exposure assessments during commissioning of new processes or systems.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to employees, site management and the Joint Health and Safety Committee regarding health and hygiene related matters by utilizing the principals of the Internal Responsibility System. Report status of Occupation Hygiene programs to Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Execute on personal safety plan focused on visible leadership in the workplace. Providing training and education to employees on occupation health hazards.

About You

Education:

• University or College Degree/Diploma in a science field or equivalent.

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of experience in occupational hygiene discipline.
• Experiences should include knowledge with workplace monitoring and sampling techniques, data collection, analyses and reporting and a working understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Skills:

• Able to write or modify text to accurately communicate information and provide sufficient context when required.
• Able to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations including simple statistics, logarithms and exponents.
• Able to present moderately complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Reading, understanding and interpretation of text and concepts from a variety of sources, i.e. legal, contractual, technical theory or government regulations.
• Must have advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.

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.

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: J

Apply by: Tuesday, November 12^th, 2024

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