Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our open-pit mine and concentrator in Voisey's Bay – Vale's only fly-in/fly-out operation in Canada – produces nickel-cobalt-copper concentrate and copper concentrate. An underground expansion will see a transition to a leading edge underground mine extending the life of the mine until 2034. Our state-of the-art facility in Long Harbour is the first nickel processing plant in the world to use hydrometallurgy technology to produce Plating RoundsTM from hard rock (sulphide) concentrate, with low carbon footprint compared to traditional smelter technology. A team of employees across the province provide support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mine Operator 1 to join our Surface Mine Operations department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.

This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.

The primary role of the Mine Operator 1 is to operate mine heavy equipment and/or participate in drilling and blasting activities within the open pit mine. Additionally, in this position, you will:

• Deposit loads of materials into trucks or excavations;
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment safely via hand signals, radio communication and using occupant safety devices;
• Perform pre-operational checks of equipment as well as basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments; lubricate equipment components and attachments;
• Complete and maintain equipment log sheets and reports;
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers;
• Provide fundamental knowledge on soil characteristics, map reading, and ground conditions;
• Load, move, dump earth, rock, sand, gravel or snow;
• Assist in maintenance activities around the pit including moving and installing dewatering pumps, installing and moving pipelines and bit sharpening;
• Comply with work safety policies and safety regulations such as OH&S, Natural Gas regulations, weights and dimensions, carriage of goods, Highway Traffic Act, and WHMIS.

About You

Education:

• Minimum Grade 10/Level 1 Education or equivalent;
• Certified as a Level III Blaster under the NL Department of Education;

Experience:

• Candidates must have previous experience operating a CAT 777 Haul Truck, CAT 824G Wheel Dozer, 16H Grader, CAT D9R Track Dozer, CAT 385 and 345 Excavator.
• Candidates must also have one of the following:
  • 1000 hours operating the CAT 992/993G Front End Loader; OR
  • 3000 hours operating Production Drills;
• Minimum of 6 months of operating experience in an industrial mine setting;

Skills:

• Hold or be able to obtain a valid site driver's license;
• Demonstrate a strong concern for Safety, Health and Environment;
• Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment;
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary and on-site premiums
• Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader
• Online training and career development opportunities

Difference Makes All the Difference

At Vale, 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 Vale 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 essential 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.

Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Apply by: Friday, February 17th, 2023