Supervisor, Services

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 Supervisor, Services to join our Copper Cliff North Mine team in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a permanent on-site position. The work schedule is Monday to Friday - dayshifts. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

The Supervisor, Services is responsible for managing the social, commercial, and technical processes of a frontline team to achieve maintenance and production goals in a safe, reliable, efficient, and high?quality manner. They ensure processes remain within established limits, identify special?cause variances, and take action to resolve issues or capitalize on opportunities. The role is accountable for maintaining control of the work area and ensuring that all direct reports meet requirements related to legislated regulations, company policies, and collective agreements.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Manage frontline systems to achieve Zero Harm, meet/exceed production quality and quantity targets, and deliver on cost and capital expenditure goals.
• Communicate and address risk management issues during line?ups and field discussions, follow incident?notification protocols, and initiate on?shift investigations.
• Lead Safe Production by coaching ALARA behaviors, enforcing compliance with safety plans, procedures, MOC requirements, and addressing non?compliance when needed.
• Improve team performance by assigning CPQQRT?based tasks, resolving process and social issues, completing improvement projects, and correcting/escalating special?cause variances.
• Plan, schedule, and execute work using Work Management practices; monitor shift progress, complete reports and work orders, and communicate status to the next shift.
• Manage resources by controlling inventory, ordering materials, distributing overtime within CBA/provincial rules, maintaining crew qualifications, and scheduling required training.
• Provide leadership through coaching, discipline, grievance management, approving time, giving performance feedback, supporting return?to?work cases, and contributing to succession planning.
• Collaborate with peers and other departments on production, maintenance, and capital schedules, continue developing technical and interpersonal skills, and manage off?shift plant activities when on call.

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 with equivalent experience is required.
• College Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Generic Supervisor Common Core (770141), First Line Underground Mine Supervisor Common Core (770121), or Common Core for First Line Production Supervisor Underground Hard Rock Mining (770120) is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related filed.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Products, SAP, and Prometheus add-on.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising and leading teams with best work practices.
• Experience in a mining plant or heavy industry is an asset.

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.

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: February 6, 2026

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