Labourer - Student - Mines/Surface

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 seeking Maintenance and Operations Support Summer Students to join our Vale Thompson, Manitoba Operations Team for the 2026 summer work term (approximately 4 months duration).

In this role, you will have the opportunity to further your development by providing day-to-day support for various surface projects at our T1, T3 mine sites and surface plants including Health & Safety improvement initiatives, Vale Production System initiatives relating to workplace and environmental improvement with the Mining Operations Team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an industrial mining environment by supporting initiatives that include but are not limited to: project management along with various administrative duties.

This Summer Position is a great opportunity to start building your career at Vale!

Additionally In this position, you will:

• Build your professional network and learn an array of administrative and industrial safety related skills.
• Participate in project work pertaining to workplace improvement and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders with diverse backgrounds from our various departments and functions to optimize synergies for standardization.
• Participate in daily line up team meetings, training, and safety activities.
• Support the production and maintenance teams with task such as painting, shoveling, sweeping, cleaning spills, collecting, and disposing of scrap and garbage.
• Support other day to day activities as assigned.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Gain hands-on experience in the growing mining industry.

About You

Education:

• Currently enrolled or enrolling in Post-Secondary Education; there are no specific professional limitations though Safety and Health Professional programs are considered an asset.

Experience:

• Experience in an industrial environment would be considered an asset.

Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capacity. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word & PowerPoint is an asset.
• Proven time management and organizational skills. Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Adaptable to consistently changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Self-directed and comfortable working both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Safety conscious and driven to contribute to improving workplace safety and health initiatives with a solution-focused mindset.
• Eager to learn new skills.

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. Vale Base Metals' 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 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 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: February 26, 2026

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