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 Ventilation Sr. Engineer to join our Mine Engineering team in Sudbury.

This is a permanent on-site position.

The role of Ventilation Engineer manages the mine's ventilation system on a day-to-day basis considering performance, cost and efficiency, provides guidance to the mine operations to ensure integrity of assets, compliance to standards and legislative compliance. The role provides direction to mine leaders during emergencies through coordination and implementation of the mine Emergency Preparedness Plan. The role develops scopes of work with respect to ventilation projects and supports special projects to improve and optimize mine ventilation systems.

The role is responsible for ventilation system troubleshooting, participating in investigations, maintaining the Ventilation Design Package(s) and numerical models, integrating the 3 to 36 month ventilation plan into the 0 to 3 month mine execution plan, auditing the quality of data collection including regulatory measurements, recommending and trialing new products, developing and supporting the collection of KPI data.

This role functions as a key resource to manage and ensure the integrity of a mine's ventilation system.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Develop scopes of work that support changes to ventilation systems within the mine.
• Communicate ventilation issues to varying mine audiences.
• Respond to vent issue(s) addressed by either JHSC or MOL.
• Integrate the ventilation portion of the LR Mine Design into and develop the 0-36 month mine ventilation strategy and ensure that infrastructure is included in the mine plan and scheduled appropriately to reduce risk of impact to production.
• Supports the Integrated Operating Schedule work of the site.
• Supports the mine site UG Fire Procedure updates and associated tasks.
• Check the quality and accuracy of blast clearing letters.
• Mine gases and data interpretation. Communicate with site Hygienist on dust and any high-risk areas.
• Serve as ventilation support for engineering and MTS.
• First line of defense in reviewing the accuracy of updated mine rescue prints.
• Communication to varying audiences, including operations to mine management.
• Contribute in the career development of ventilation team, site service maintenance and others through training, sharing of knowledge and mentoring to foster skills and competencies.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, etc.)
• P.Eng. designation

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years post P.Eng designation.

Skills:

• Strong fundamental knowledge of Ventilation, Mine Design, Infrastructure.
• Previous experience in mine ventilation, industrial ventilation, commercial HVAC, (or similar in pumping systems).
• Knowledge in relevant softwares such as Ventsim and Deswik.
• Field data collection including airflow and pressure measurements.
• Experience working in underground hardrock mine operations and technical services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal, written and analytical communication skills with a varied audience and development of documents and presentation materials.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

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)
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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: F5T

Apply by: May 28^th, 2025

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