Maintenance Supervisor (Planner/Scheduler)

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Planner/Scheduler) to join our Coleman Mine in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

The Maintenance Supervisor (Planner/Scheduler) manages maintenance processes to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient operations within set standards. This role focuses on planning and scheduling maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations, company policies, and collective agreements. The Supervisor drives continuous improvement in crew performance through established work management practices and may provide relief supervision when needed. Responsibilities include identifying variances, addressing issues, and leveraging opportunities while aligning work with VPS and Asset Management Framework.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Manage systems within the area of accountability to ensure zero harm to employees, the business, the environment, and the community while meeting or exceeding quality and quantity targets and controlling costs within budget.
• Execute the "Plan Work" element of the Asset Management Framework by reviewing work order status daily, prioritizing tasks, and planning approved work orders for resource procurement and execution before the required date.
• Incorporate crew input into planning packages, develop and use work templates to improve efficiency, and plan work to minimize operational impact without exceeding deadlines.
• Lead and inspire crews in safety, housekeeping, teamwork, and professionalism, provide supervisory relief when required, and coordinate maintenance work components to achieve area targets.
• Ensure compliance with VPS principles, legislated regulations, company policies, and collective agreements while communicating and managing risk situations and initiating investigations when necessary.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and other departments to achieve maintenance objectives, manage inventories and supplies, schedule training to maintain qualifications, and control overtime within established guidelines.
• Close work orders with accurate codes and comments for future analysis, coach employees on safety and behavioral standards, and take corrective actions when required while promoting continuous improvement.
• Acquire and maintain technical knowledge and leadership skills, manage plant activities during off-shifts as required, and perform other duties including providing relief coverage to the Superintendent when requested.

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, flex, 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

About You

Education:

• Grade 12 completed or GED equivalency is required.
• A College Diploma or University Degree in a related industrial field is preferred.
• Valid HDET (421A) trade certificate for the province of Ontario is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working within SAP and the Prometheus add-on as a Planner or Scheduler.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading crews.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the HDET trade.
• Experience in the mining/construction environment in maintenance would be an asset.

Skills:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
• Must demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.

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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: 17V

Minimum Starting Salary: $92,800.00

Apply by: January 18, 2026

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