Labourer Smelter

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 Labourer Smelter to join our Copper Cliff Smelter team in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a unionized (L6500) permanent on-site position. The work schedule is a rotational shift schedule of days and nights.

This role is an entry level position at our Smelter. As a Smelter Labourer you will be part of a small team with a direct supervisor. You will be required to operate various pieces of equipment (both mobile and stationary), interact with hot metal, dust, weak acid and process slurry systems to achieve team goals related to safety, production and cost. The job blends physical labor with technical equipment operation in an industrial setting.

Additionally, in this position you may be required to:

• Receive work instructions and assists with conveyor operations, clearing blockages, cleaning belts, and scaling bins.
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, cranes, hoists, and sweepers to load/unload materials and clean work areas.
• Handle manual tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, washing down equipment, and preparing surfaces for painting.
• Install, remove, and maintain chute liners, moulds, refractory materials, and other components; and, perform minor repairs.
• Assists with dust transfer operations using compressors, vibrators, hoses, and valves;
• Record and weigh transferred materials.
• Work with piping systems containing process slurries or gasses.
• Collect samples, records data, measures bins, and ensures proper documentation
• Operate service trucks, performs equipment checks and lubrication, clears snow and ice, and maintains a clean, safe work area.

About You

Education:

• Minimum Grade 12 completed or GED equivalency, with preference given to post secondary completion.

Experience:

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in industrial settings, manufacturing, mining, mineral or metal processing plants or material handling is preferred.
• Experience operating mobile equipment like forklifts, cranes, hoists, and loaders is highly valuable.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and basic maintenance tasks is important.

Skills:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
• 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, dental coverage and disability plans)
• 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

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.

Apply by: November 23, 2025

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