Safety Trainer

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Who We Are

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.

Our Team

Our Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey's Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.

The Learning & Development team supports our stakeholders by providing onboarding, functional training, and safety training opportunities. We also work to develop new apprentices and support a Mine Beginner Program and JRTP to engage our local communities and bring in talent we can train to do the work required in our operations.

The Opportunity

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

We are currently seeking two (2) Safety Trainers to join our Learning & Development department in Voisey's Bay, NL. These are fixed-term positions based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. These positions are on a two week on, two week off rotation.

In supporting the implementation and maintenance of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System, the safety trainer will lead the delivery of all safety training for the business. Safety training programs necessary to support the business are derived from sound principles of risk management and are based on site specific requirements, expectations of the Vale Global Health and Safety business unit, and provincial/federal legislation. By ensuring effective delivery of safety training programs for the operation, the safety trainer is integral in supporting the development of employee knowledge and skills which are vital to sound risk management in daily work activities. In support of site safety training requirements, the safety trainer role will deliver safety training to all site personnel, including applicable orientation programs, company specific training and regulatory training. They will assist in the development, review and revision of safety training programs and provide field instruction and competency evaluations as necessary to support applicable training programs. The safety trainer will liaise with operational departments to optimize delivery of training, maximizing values of time and resources. They will also maintain required trainer certifications necessary to deliver safety training programs and keep current with legislation and industry best practice in support of safety training program continuous improvement. The safety trainer will provide feedback as necessary, to respective departments, on individual performance noted during the delivery of safety training programs and provide advice and support in the field as necessary to support the implementation of safety training programs where practical instruction is necessary to support classroom theory.

Additionally, in this position, you will:

• Lead by Example
• Provide technical safety support and information to site personnel.
• Support the development and implementation of corrective actions to prevent, eliminate, control or reduce occupational health and safety problems.
• Ensure compliance of learning materials with company programs and provincial occupational safety regulations.
• Schedules and delivers safe and effective training in a timely manner.
• Identify facility safety training needs and assist in developing safety training programs.
• Support mine site personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Mentors and coaches employees in the safe, effective and productive mining operations.
• Provide follow-up and Refresher training to employees in their area of work/job (Safety and Job Specific).
• Review process operating procedures and provide input for safety and health considerations.
• Updates employee's records (electronic and hard copy).

About You

Education:

• Post-Secondary Education within Health and Safety, or a related program is required.
• Preferred certifications: WorkplaceNL certified in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Power Line Hazards, Supervisor Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety Committee Standards, as well as St John Ambulance First Aid

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a similar role is required.

Skills:

• Demonstrate leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with provincial regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• Report Writing (good written skills).
• Safety oriented.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Cultural Diversity (respect for all, accept cultural diversity).
• Organizational skills.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and on-site premiums
• 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

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.

Interested applicants must submit their application online at Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation to enable you participate in our recruitment process, please email us at

Pay Grade: G01

Apply by: Monday, April 29th, 2024

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