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 Senior Specialist, Technical Marketing to join our Commercial team in Toronto.

This is a permanent hybrid position.

As a Senior Specialist, Technical Marketing you will capture, analyze and generate short-term and long-term base metal price forecasts leveraging market insights, supply demand balances and other core factors that impact and influence market prices. Exploring / testing and utilizing various forecast methodologies to improve forecast accuracy and ability to build various pricing scenarios. Your experience and skill will allow you to monitor and provide competitive analysis and supply insights on all commodities Vale Base Metals is engaged in (nickel, copper, cobalt, PM, PGMs).

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Develop detailed financial modelling to support the long-term price forecast, defining incentive price for key industries and markets
• Utilize historical cost data, industry insights, and market trends to build cost curves and forecast long-term price movements for base metals
• Generate regular reports and presentations on industry trends, competitive intelligence, and long-term price forecasting for management and key stakeholders, being able to articulate recommendations and findings
• Identify, evaluate and summarize key aspects of processes and related costs associated with; mineralogy and geology; mining operations; ore processing and refining; metallurgy; chemical analysis; process control and automation; environmental and regulatory compliance

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a similar position.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of marketing, sales & finance fundamentals.
• Solid knowledge of the end-uses/products served by Vale Base Metals
• Strategic thinking & leadership
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Strong analytic skills with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of marketing, sales & finance fundamentals
• Creativity & innovative thinking

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)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale's 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's 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 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 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.

Pay Grade: F2T

Apply by: Thursday, June 12th, 2025

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