Project Geophysicist

**Project Geophysicist**
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**Who We Are**:
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.

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.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking a **Project Geophysicist **to join our **Exploration** team in **Sudbury**. This is a **permanent **position.

The Project Geophysicist will carry out varied exploration assignments requiring good knowledge of Geophysical techniques for sulphide exploration and reasonable knowledge of the interaction with other Geoscience disciplines. The Project Geophysicist will adhere to restrictions of budget and project plans and may participate in project planning and budget preparation. The Project Geophysicist may also propose new projects to Management. They will complete all their work while respecting the Vale value of Life Matters Most and obeying all SHE rules and regulations.
- Project Geophysics
- Coordinate, plan and implement exploration programs including, significant exploration programs including multiple projects and target areas for all aspects of Exploration
- including area selection, prospecting, mapping, surveying, drilling, logging, sampling, interpretation, evaluation, and reporting.
- Techniques for geophysical mapping: survey and mapping of Geophysics, integration of satellite images, structural analysis, etc.;
- Geophysics: capable of interpreting maps and sections obtained through various geophysical methods (i.e. magnetics, IP, gravity, EM etc.);
- Understanding of database structure: organizing and maintaining a database according to company standards;
- Geophysical Surveys: supervision, data aquisition, QA/QC, compilation, organization and evaluation of data, modeling and interpretation of anomalies.
- Preparation of technical reports;
- Familiarity with and an understanding of environmental laws;
- Analytical methods: understanding of different analytical methods (i.e. ICP, atomic absorption, etc.);
- Fundamental comprehension of the main mineralizing processes related to the formation of base metal mineral deposits;
- Have the ability and agility to perform all field activities related to mineral exploration.
- Provide technical leadership and input through:

- Identify targets, analyze results and advise on course of action as exploration progresses
- Seek improvements to aid exploration success by conceiving and developing new models, methods or technical advances
- To generate new targets within projects and identify new areas with exploration potential
- Ensuring technical and QAQC standards are being adhered to.
- To ensure work is planned and implemented in accordance to Vale's health, safety, environmental and community normative documents and policies in compliance with local laws.
- To prepare specific presentations for general evaluation of existing projects, areas, and initiatives.

**About You**

Education**:

- Undergraduate degree is required, must be a graduate of an accredited BSc Geophysics or Earth Sciences Program, Strong preference to those with advanced degrees.
- P. Geo., or P, Eng. designation is required

**Experience**:

- 5-7 years of experience

**Skills**:

- Knowledge of Exploration methods, strategy, technology and methodology.
- Knowledge of Ore Deposits, Magmatic and hydrothermal systems, Magmatic Sulfide deposits and deposit Geophysics specifically Sudbury Basin Geophysics, Voisey's Bay Geophysics, Thompson Geophysics.
- Ability to effectively interact with DIPM and Base Metals peers.
- Strong technical knowledge including practical aspects of exploration, drilling, geophysics, hole orientation, hole planning and steering, hole surveying and geotechnical technics.

**How can Vale grow your career?**

Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

- 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, top up for maternity/parental)
- Flexible work arrangements
- 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
- Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions

**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