Senior Mines Technologist

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 Senior Mines Technologist to join our Mines Technical Services Team at Coleman Mine Sudbury, ON. This is a permanent position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

The Senior Mines Technologist is accountable to provide engineering services to support the mining plan at Coleman Mine. They are required to prepare detailed working layouts and technical support for mining operations and technical personnel. The primary focus for this position will be ventilation.

In this position you will:

• Ventilation Design & Planning – Design main infrastructure (doors, vent controls, louvers, airlocks), create approval comments, select auxiliary fans/ducting, and assist with mid- to long-range ventilation packages.
• Operational Support & Troubleshooting – Support vent specialists, validate blade angles, issue outage/ventilation letters, and coach techs on troubleshooting deficiencies.
• Monitoring & Compliance – Perform P/Q surveys, legislative and system readings, advise on heat stress management, and maintain calibration and refuge station records.
• Training & Mentorship – Mentor mine techs, provide in-field coaching, and deliver thermal management and JHSC ventilation presentations.
• Fire & Emergency Preparedness – Develop and execute fire drills, report results, and update underground fire procedures and critical duties.
• Procurement & Inventory – Manage fan reservations, procure ventilation components and stench, and audit inventory for compliance.
• Administration & Documentation – Prepare construction packages, outage letters, SAP notifications, review mine rescue prints, and attend planning meetings.

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, 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

About You

Education:

• Minimum 2 Year Community College Diploma in an appropriate mining discipline or Post-Secondary equivalent.

Experience:

• More than five years, up to ten years of progressive experience in ventilation, with surveying, development planning, stope planning and ground control experience considered as an asset.

Skills:

• Competence in ventilation field measurements field, troubleshooting, auxiliary vent system design, providing ventilation outages restrictions, vent modelling and planning. Surveying, ground control, and general knowledge about drilling and blasting also considered.
• Knowledge of vent modelling, cad software and scheduling tools as well as Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of SAP is considered an asset.
• Required to perform routine professional or technical tasks, procedures or calculations requiring basic training in the specialty of ventilation (e.g., uses standard software at a functional level).
• Proficiency in the use of: Deswik Cad, Ventsim.
• Knowledge competency in both primary and secondary ventilation systems and ventilation design and planning tools including fan/system curves.

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: J

Minimum Starting Salary: $88,530.52

Apply by: February 9, 2026

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