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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 Human Resources Superintendent to join our People and Community team in St. John's, NL. This is a permanent position, working a Monday to Friday schedule based in the St. John's office, with frequent travel to the Long Harbour Operations Site and the Voisey's Bay Mine Site.As a HR Superintendent, you will collaborate with leadership across various functional areas within Vale Newfoundland & Labrador (VNL) while enhancing business outcomes by providing focused HR leadership that emphasizes aligning human resources initiatives with business strategies and objectives, while fostering a high-performance environment centered around people. You will be a mentor for the Human Resources Business Partner team to effectively support current and future business strategies, mitigate operational HR-related risks, and nurture HR relationships. Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide strategy and direction in the following areas: Workforce Planning, Culture, Career and Succession Planning, Organizational Design, HR Planning, Performance Management and Employee Engagement.
• Lead a team of human resources professionals within VNL in a manner that aligns with local and corporate strategic business objectives and encourage continuous improvement of processes and people.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, which includes business leaders, academics, community leaders and industry contacts.
• Analyze corporate programs and processes and make suggestions for improvements to regional programs, policies, practices, and systems and implement accordingly.
• Establish the HR Plan for the department to align with and contribute to the overall operational plan.
• Support, lead and design performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans for the HRBPs.
• Champion performance management processes, program enhancements, and the value of the program with key internal stakeholders.
• Identify and analyze trends impacting local policies and programs and provide recommendations to address potential impacts (i.e. attraction and retention strategies).
• Ensure that all Human Resources related obligations and commitments as per the Women's Employment Plan and Development Agreement with the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador are met.
• Development and the administration of the HR budget for VNL Operations.
• Maintain current HR policies & procedures, as well as other relevant statistics and report out to key stakeholders as reqiured.

About You Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Business/Human Resources or a related discipline.CPHR Designation is an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years' combined experience in a Human Resources Leadership role within an industrial, unionized environment.
• Experience in all Human Resources functions.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and client groups.
• Demonstrated ability to identify areas of opportunity and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of the Canada Labour Code and relevant NL Labour Standards.
• Ability to be vocal and articulate thoughts clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization. Must be comfortable speaking up in meetings, presenting ideas, and offering constructive feedback.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Sound critical thinking skills and proven ability to exercise good judgement.

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
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John's vicinity that travels to the Long Harbour Operations site.

Why Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21^st century economy.
Include to TransformAt 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.Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.Pay Grade: 15VApply by: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 #ValeBaseMetals