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 Supervisor, Projects and Shutdowns to join our Garson Mine team in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a permanent position, working on a steady dayshifts Monday – Friday.

In this role, you will oversee the management of external resources for plant projects and maintenance/operations work, ensuring seamless integration, efficient execution, and compliance with safety and quality standards. You will work closely with various stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality.

Additionally, you will:

• Execute and coordinate capital projects, including commissioning, operational readiness, and service giving, ensuring successful project handover and minimal disruptions
• Provide operational support and non-direct supervision of contractors, ensuring alignment with mine operations and adherence to safety protocols
• Develop scopes of work for plant-specific non-continuous contract requirements and support requisition management, technical evaluations, and commercial assessments
• Coordinate contractor activities, material logistics, and access approvals, including Lenel and gate access, to ensure smooth project execution
• Monitor contractor work quality, safety, compliance, and efficiency, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
• Review, validate, and approve contractor time sheets and invoices, ensuring accurate payment and contract compliance
• Perform contractor audits for quality, qualifications, compliance, and invoice accuracy, providing insights for contract management and improvement
• Support contract management, project controls, and engineering teams, providing business value insights and ensuring successful project execution within budget and contractual obligations

About You

Education:

• Bacherlors' Degree or techincal diploma in engineering, technical, trades or mine development/production or related discipline is required.
• PMP Designation is an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or ticketed tradesperson Registration is preferred.
• Common Core: First Line Underground Mine Supervisor Common Core (770121) or Common Core for First Line Production Supervisor Underground Hard Rock Mining (770120) is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of related leadership experience is required.
• A minimum of 2-5 years' experience in project management or mining development related role is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of VPS Technical, project management principles and strategies and strong project management skills is preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP andd Microsoft Office Products is required

Skills:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
• Must demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.

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, flex, 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: 16V

Apply by: June 19, 2025

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