Senior Geologist

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 Exploration team is responsible for conducting studies aimed at the discovery of ore deposits for the minerals of interest to the company in brownfield environments. Includes the identification of prospective areas and of project opportunities, planning and execution of geological exploration fieldwork and supplementary exploration activities.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Geologist to join our Exploration Team in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position.

As the Geologist, you will be responsible for supporting geological activities, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Liaises with external stakeholders including landowners and indigenous and local communities seeking to minimize the negative impact of exploration activity on people and the environment.

Additionally, as a Senior Geologist you will:

• Participate in safety and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Responsible for ensuring that best practices are applied to resource assessment to give materiality, transparency and confidence to internal and external resource reports in compliance with the main international codes NI43-101, JORC, CRISCO and SK-1300
• Supervise, plan, implement and execute exploration programs, including area selection, surface sampling, geological mapping, drilling, core logging, interpretation, evaluation and reporting.
• Work closely with other departments, such as engineering and operations teams, to ensure the successful execution of geological projects and initiatives.
• Prepare and present geological reports, maps, and other documentation to support project planning and decision-making.
• Conduct fieldwork, including mapping, sampling, probing and gyro, to gather geological information and ensure accurate data collection.
• Lead complex projects involving interactions with senior leadership and provide guidance to team members.
• Create and maintain 3D geological and mineral deposit models.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development of best practices in geological activities.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Geology or a related field

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience
• Registered as a P. Geo

Skills:

• Commitment to safety and environmental sustainability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Deliver technical reports and presentations.
• Integrate and interpret multiple data sets with appropriate 2D and 3D software packages. (Deswik, Studio and Vulcan preferred).

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)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 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: Monday December 1, 2025

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