Specialist, IT Planning & Business Partnership – Mineral Processing and Technical Research & Innovation Systems

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing? Who We Are We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition. Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together. From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters. Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring. The Opportunity We are currently seeking a Specialist, IT Planning & Business Partnership – Mineral Processing and Technical Research & Innovation Systems to join our Information Technology team in Mississauga or Toronto, Ontario. This is a permanent position, on Monday to Friday schedule, working a hybrid between the Mississauga or Toronto, ON office and a home office. There will be frequent visits to the Canadian Operations. As a Specialist, IT Planning & Business Partnership – Mineral Processing and Technical Research & Innovation Systems you will play a key role in enabling the partnership between Information Technology and Mineral & Metallurgical Processing and R&I business domains. You will work closely with Business Process Owner within the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) organization to translate business strategies, priorities, and challenges into integrated, multiyear digital technologies roadmap.
Leveraging your domain expertise and your strong interest in digital technologies and how they apply specifically in this field, you will help shape digital solutions that support this business area end to end, from idea, deployment, to value realization from investments in digital technologies.
This role is ideal for mining and metallurgical engineers who want to expand into digital enablement, systems, data, analytics and AI while staying connected with their engineering background, opening paths toward senior roles in IT, Data and AI. What you'll do in partnership with the IT Planning & Business Partnership team:

• Build trusted, value-based relationships with CTO functions and leaders, grounded in engineering, mining and scientific domain expertise, acting as an IT business and process consulting partner, supporting process design, continuous improvement, and performance measurement;
• Proactively propose fit for purpose Systems, Data, Analytics and AI solutions while avoiding software sprawl that usually leads to unnecessary complexity, cost and risk;
• Capture and structure technology demands, support business case development, and apply prioritization criteria to create integrated short, medium, and long-term digital technology roadmaps aligned with CTO Functions strategy and priorities
• Collaborate with IT delivery, architecture, and governance teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with Enterprise IT standards.
• Work closely with other IT Planning & Business Partnership specialists to ensure cross-assets and cross-functions roadmaps alignment.
• Follow-up with business stakeholders in realizing value from technology investments through disciplined planning, governance, and benefit tracking.

About You Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related equivalent discipline.

Experience

• Experience designing, building, deploying and supporting systems, data management, analytics technologies in an Engineering and Scientific environment.
• Professional experience within one or more of the following engineering domains to identify opportunities where systems, data, analytics, and AI solutions can improve engineering services processes, outcome and decision making:
• Mineral Processing
• Hydrometallurgical Process
• Carbonyl Process
• Pyrometallurgical Process
• Mining Technical Research & Innovation (strategy, processes, and governance

Skills:

• Strong understanding of engineering in heavy industries like mining & metals, oil & gas, chemicals etc.
• Proven interest in technology, digital solutions, data, analytics, AI and how these technologies enable value creation
• Experience contributing to multiyear technology roadmaps.
• Exposure to budget control, portfolio prioritization, and value realization tracking.
• Familiarity with LEAN principles and continuous improvement concepts.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence at leadership level.
• English required; Portuguese is an asset.

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

Why TorontoToronto, Canada's largest city and financial hub, is a center of innovation, commerce, and culture. Known for its diverse economy and vibrant urban environment, Toronto offers unparalleled access to talent, technology, and global connectivity. Our Toronto office serves as a strategic hub for corporate functions, technology development, and business operations. Here, we drive initiatives that support Vale Base Metals' global operations, leveraging advanced analytics, digital transformation, and strategic planning to ensure operational excellence across all regions. Toronto's dynamic ecosystem enables collaboration with leading technology partners, universities, and research institutions, fostering innovation in mining and metals processing. This location is integral to shaping the future of sustainable mining and advancing our commitment to responsible resource development. Why SudburyGreater 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 needed for the green economy. 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 TransformAt Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all. 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.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: F3TMinimum Starting Salary: CAD $110000Apply by: Friday, May 08, 2026#ValeBaseMetals