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Inuit Employment Coordinator

Labrador City, NL
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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 an Inuit Employment Coordinator to join our People and Community team in Voisey's Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

This is a permanent position, working a Monday to Friday schedule with regular travel to the Voisey's Bay Mine Site and Inuit communities within Labrador.

As an Inuit Employment Coordinator, you will play an integral part in supporting the hiring and training preferences for Nunatsiavut Beneficiaries. The primary objective of the role is to ensure that qualified Indigenous candidates are given first consideration for all employment and training opportunities at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site as it relates to the Impacts and Benefits Agreement (IBA) with the Nunatsiavut Government.

Additionally, in this position you will:

  • Assist with recruitment efforts to hire Nunatsiavut Beneficiaries for job openings and training opportunities at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site.
  • Assist the Talent Acquisition team and site Contractors in identifying qualified Indigenous employees.
  • Attend all Inuit candidate's interviews to ensure comfort, accuracy and consistency in the recruitment and selection process.
  • Assist in coordinating and facilitating events onsite in Voisey's Bay and Inuit communities.
  • Network with Nunatsiavut Government in the Inuit communities to source interested candidates.
  • Identify barriers for Inuit employees and use that information to maintain and improve the Inuit Employee retention rate.
  • Organize and attend Inuit Advisory Committee meetings whose functions include providing advice directly to Vale management at the Mine Site about the establishment of workplaces, work conditions, and a working and living environment that respects, values and supports Inuit culture.
  • Provide information to Nunatsiavut Government about priorities and policies regarding the implementation of training, employment, and workplace conditions section of the Inuit IBA.
  • Travel to Inuit communities to visit schools, hold public meetings regarding work, environmental issues, winter shipping, and any other topics the community would like to discuss regarding the Voisey's Bay Mine Site.

About You

Must be a Nunatsiavut Beneficiary.

Education:

  • University related to community studies, business management, or a related field of study.

Experience:

  • 3 years' experience in a related position, preferably within community studies.
  • Experience working in an industrial workplace is considered an asset.
  • Previous experience in a fly in/fly out environment is considered an asset.

Skills:

  • Must have a good working relationship with the Inuit community.
  • Must be fluent in English.
  • High degree of sensitivity to cultural diversity in the workforce.
  • Committed to the employment and educational development of Nunatsiavut Government Beneficiaries.
  • Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and unsupervised as required.
  • Strong communication and report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of the Impacts and Benefits Agreement and process would be an asset.
  • Good computer skills are required (Word, Excel and Power Point).
  • Ability to work in remote sites, travel to remote communities, and work extended hours.

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, flex 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
  • Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
  • 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
  • Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
  • Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
  • All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland 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 21st century economy.

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.

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: F6T

Apply by: Sunday, July 6th, 2025

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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers

Competition Number: 1085724
Company Website: http://valejobs.ca

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About Vale Base Metals

About Vale Base Metals

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.

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