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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 Mines Technical Services Manager - Central to join our Technical Services & Engineering team in Sudbury. Relocation will be required for this role. This is a permanent position.

As a Mines Technical Services Manager, you will oversee centralized planning and reporting, annual, quarterly, and monthly budget forecasts, and Ontario wide consolidation. The role also includes Ontario wide standards, surface process plant forecasting, strategic working with other mining company stakeholders within Ontario and Ontario wide continuous improvement.

Additionally, in this position you will:

Leadership and Development: Lead and coach all mine technical services personnel, including engineering, geology, ground control, ventilation, and union/nonunion staff; mentor and develop the technical team to meet and improve performance expectations.

Technical Implementation and Integration: Implement and sustain VPS and Health Safety systems while integrating input from internal stakeholders across operations, geology, maintenance, and long-range planning.

Budget and Oversight: Manage mine technical services capital and operating budgets; oversee safety practices through the MTS-site Safety Tracker and ensure quality of technical work packages adhering to regulatory standards.

Operational and Technical Support: Provide operational support such as seismic management, surveying, drill/blast packages, ventilation monitoring, geological modeling, and database management.

Audits and Government Relations: Lead monthly KPI reporting, internal audits, Ministry of Labour visits, and address community concerns regarding mine activities. Develop standards, manage mine and metal output forecasting and reporting for Ontario to the wider business.

Resource Management and Compliance: Assess technical packages for wider review, challenge current processes and support incident management and MOL documentation.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Mine Engineering or Geology Degree.
• Eligible for registration as Professional Engineer or Geologist within Ontario.

Experience:

10-15 years' experience in a similar role.

Skills:

• High level of understanding of underground mining activities including mine design and technology.
• Scheduling and design of highly seismic mines
• Knowledge of, EPS, MineCAD, Deswick. PowerBI and SAP.
• Experience with the performance of deviation analysis.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Mentorship and coaching abilities required for leading and managing a large technical team.
• Effective and timely decision-making skills that prioritize health, safety, the environment, and sustainability.
• Thorough understanding of financial evaluation techniques.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to drive change and align groups to new processes and strategies

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
• Relocation Assistance

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: GRG

Apply by: April 21, 2025

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