Lead, Tailings

Want to help Canada develop a sustainable future?

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 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 a Lead, Tailings & Water to join our Concentrator Tailings 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 Lead, Tailings & Water will coordinate and perform activities to ensure that Vale Newfoundland and Labrador is able to meet all requirements (legal, regulatory, corporate) related to the management of tailings and water systems. Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide technical guidance and support of all activities (e.g. development, maintenance, training, etc.) related to the Voisey's Bay Tailings and Water Management System to ensure company conformance with the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) guidelines, as part of the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative.
• Coordinate all spring run-off activities, including the organization of equipment, supplies, and personnel, and allocate these resources according to risk.
• Oversee and coordinate all activities related to effluent treatment and discharge to the natural environment ensuring compliance with regulatory and management system requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical databases related to tailings deposition and management, water treatment and management.
• Develop short and long-term operating plans for the tailings impoundment facility and water management infrastructure.
• Coordinate the completion of maintenance activities (e.g. pipeline fusion, sedimentation pond repair, etc.) related to the management of tailings and water systems.
• Assist in the preparation of capital appropriation requests for tailings and water management-related capital projects.
• Connect with regulatory authorities regarding tailings and water management-related plans, issues, and operating permit matters.
• Complete lockouts for external contractors.
• Supervise a crew of 3-5 individuals (external contractors).
  • Complete supervisor training.
  • Complete incident reporting.
  • Keep track of employee training records and requirements.
  • Approve employee timesheets, leave etc.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in a related technical field (i.e. Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering).

Experience:

• 3-4 years' experience in a similar role, within a process related industrial setting.
• Previous water treatment and tailings facility management experience is an asset.

Skills:

• Previous experience in a fly in/fly out environment is an asset.
• Sound field and hands-on mechanical skills are a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to influence and work with others to achieve defined targets.
• Ability to coordinate a diverse group of individuals (both internal and external to the company).
• Familiarity with Mining Association of Canada (MAC) guidelines for tailings facility management.
• Knowledge of the chemical and process fundamentals as it pertains to effluent treatment and tailings deposition.
• Ability to develop and carry out test programs and other technical investigations.
• Strong analytical skills (compilation, analysis, and interpretation of data).
• Technical report writing skills.
• Intermediate level computer skills, specifically with MS Office Suite.

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

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: F5T

Apply by: Thursday, May 30th, 2024

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