Draftsperson

Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.

Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Civil/Structural Draftsperson, to join our team in Sudbury.

The role holder will provide complete drafting services for the design engineering team according to the Vale standards and safe operating procedures. The role holder reports directly to the Structural Engineering Superintendent.

Accountabilities

• Drafting – creating, revising, archiving, and checking drawings under direct supervision of the engineer, site visits, field measuring, knowledge of codes and familiar with Vale standards.
• Safety protocols – attending process hazard awareness reviews, attending and participating in safety meetings, using safety tracking software, performing and documenting safety audits.
• Task organization – Organizes the execution of the task relative to other tasks and job functions. Documents all relevant information pertaining to the task using project software, data bases, etc.

Shortlist/Pre-screening Criteria

Education: The successful candidate will possess a Graduate technologist in structural discipline is preferred.

Experience: This is an entry level position within our Vale Design Engineering department. Candidates with previous drafting experience in the mining industry are preferred; however, graduate technologists with of a structural discipline, with minimal field experience are encouraged to apply.

Computer Skills: Vale Drawing Management System (jDMS), Microstation is preferred but AutoCAD is acceptable, SAP, and general knowledge with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Applicable Codes, Regulations and Industry Standards: Knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Structural Standards, Structural drawing symbols, Knowledge of Vale drafting procedures, Knowledge of Mining Regulations O.Reg 854, CSA W59

Drafting Skills: Must possess the ability to scale drawings, create or revise drawings, and reserve and archive drawings.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary
• 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, flex, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities

Include to Transform

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 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.

These positions are covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local United Steelworkers.

Apply By: May 17, 2024

Paygrade: F

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