Manager, Talent Acquisition

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 Talent Acquisition Manager to join our Human Resources team in Toronto.

The role is a permanent on-site position. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for recruitment operations, systems, and programs that support hiring across the organization, including executive search, onboarding, and employer branding. Your experience and skills will add value by improving hiring outcomes through strong people leadership, effective governance, data?informed decisions, and close partnership with business unit HR teams, business leaders and external service providers.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve enterprise?wide recruitment systems, tools, and standardized processes and technology
• Use data, analytics, and compliance oversight to optimize hiring efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory adherence.
• Lead executive recruitment and oversee recruitment delivery for corporate functions and early?career programs, including management of external vendors.
• Oversee onboarding processes and programs, leveraging new?hire feedback to drive continuous improvement and effective integration.
• Develop and execute a strategic employer branding approach aligned to business objectives, including digital and social recruitment strategies.
• Develop, lead, and coach a high?performing talent acquisition team, providing mentorship, performance management, and capability development.
• Establish strong governance, documentation, and knowledge?sharing practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across recruitment activities.
• Stay current on market trends, recruitment technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance talent acquisition outcomes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required in support of organizational objectives.

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
• Relocation Assistance where required.

About You

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field is required.
• An equivalent combination of formal education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive, full?cycle recruitment experience, including sourcing, candidate evaluation, and hiring practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams through new processes, systems implementations, and organizational change.
• Experience partnering with and advising senior leaders on hiring strategies.
• Working knowledge of employer branding, recruitment marketing, digital channels, and social media.
• Strong understanding of local employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Hands?on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other HR technologies.

Skills:

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship?building abilities.
• Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and make data?driven decisions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work with urgency in a fast?paced environment.
• Adaptability to changing business needs and evolving recruitment trends.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI.

Why Toronto

Vale Base Metals' Toronto office serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale Base Metals' finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto's vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale Base Metals' ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

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: GRG

Minimum Starting Salary: $132,800

Apply by: Tuesday March 10^th, 2026

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