Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.

Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

We have a proud history of mining in Manitoba. Our operations in Thompson, with two operating mines, is located in the awe-inspiring heart of the northern boreal region. It has a strong future in mining and milling, with an ongoing mission to grow as a safe, prosperous, and sustainable nickel producer.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team:

We are currently seeking a talented and passionate individual to join our dynamic Human Resources team as a Lead Claims Administrator to help us cultivate a positive work environment, focused on employee well-being and supporting organizational success of our Thompson, Manitoba Operations. This is a permanent position.

If you are a team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for people, we want you on board!

The Opportunity

As a Lead Claims Administrator, you will assist with complex claims and provide leadership through coaching and peer mentorship, while ensuring the Manitoba Operations meets its legal requirements regarding workplace injuries and reporting to the various Canadian compensation boards.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Ensure the Manitoba Operations has an established process to notify the various compensation boards across Canada of events within the legislated guidelines.
• Provide guidance and information as required to operating areas, Workers Safety, and Insurance Board (WSIB), first aid and safety personnel in accident reporting.
• Represent, participate, and lead complex Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal Board (WSIAB) and Canadian Compensation Board Claims and ensure the appropriate resources are assembled to present the company's case.
• Maintain various databases related to claims administration.
• Support Vale's Short-term Disability, Long term Disability, Return to Work and Alcohol Drug Instruction Programs
• Review and approve invoices.
• Assemble and communicate reports related to claims administration.

About You

Education:

• Community college graduate in Human Resource Management or other relevant discipline or equivalent post-secondary education.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year processing WSIB claims or two or more years of experience in Human Resource related activities.
• Experience with SAP is an asset.

Skills:

• Knowledge of WSIB legislation, policies, and obligations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

How can Vale grow your career?

The Lead Claims Administrator position will allow the right candidate to grow their career in our mining and exploration activities in Canada. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• 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.
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions.

Why Thompson

Thompson is known as the "Hub of the North." The town was developed in the 1950s around our mine and is now a thriving community. Our home boasts a close-knit and involved community with a vibrant arts and music scene and is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.

Thompsonites, as we call ourselves, are always ready to welcome new people to town and excited to share its gems with them. Above all, the main draw to Thompson is its unspoiled wilderness filled with waterfalls and wildlife, making it the perfect place for the adventurous soul.

From the Northern Lights to ice fishing, skating, skiing, hockey, sledding, hunting and every winter sport you can imagine, if you love the outdoors, Thompson is the perfect place for you and your family.

Include to Transform

At Vale, 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 essential 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.

Grade: F4T

Apply by: May 24,2024

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