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 Process Superintendents II – Maintenance to join our Mines Teams working on site in Thompson, Manitoba.

This a permanent position and requires relocation to Thompson Manitoba,

As a Process Superintendent, you will coordinate with other Process Superintendents, Managers, and Supervisors across different operational areas to ensure that your direct reports and area of responsibility comply with all legislated regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable agreements.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Implement and oversee Safety, Health, and Environment Management Systems, assessing effectiveness through trend analysis.
• Collaborate with operations and technical services; develop and execute annual plans while mitigating plant upsets.
• Lead both unionized and non-unionized teams, and develop talent to meet long-term area requirements, including personal development initiatives.
• Achieve unit cost and capital expenditure targets, and lead the preparation of annual budgets and five-year plans.
• Drive business planning for 1–3 year horizons, oversee mineral resource stewardship, capital planning, and maximize asset revenue.
• Enhance asset reliability through effective care and utilization, implement new management systems, and lead initiatives to reduce process variability using data-driven problem solving.

About You

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or other relevant field (minimum of Grade 12 with appropriate cognitive ability).
• A minimum of 11 years of progressive experience in an underground mine environment.

Experience:

• Experience in leadership and supervision of unionized and non-unionized workforces.
• Experience assisting in preparation of annual and 5 year budgets, capital and metallurgical plans.

Skills:

• Proven ability to assist with annual and five-year budget planning, as well as capital and metallurgical strategy development
• Skilled in developing departmental policies and procedures, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Workplace Health & Safety Act and Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary.
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• 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.

Why Thompson

Often referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Our presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits.

These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.

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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Apply by: August 12, 2025

Job Grad: 15V

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