Fixed Term Geologist, Creighton Mine

7 months ago


Greater Sudbury, Canada Vale Full time

Ready to evolve an industry?

**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.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

**Our Team**:
The Creighton Mine geology team supports the frontline employees, supervisors, and management team. Our team is integral in maintaining the daily operation of the technical support systems at the mine.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking a** Geologist (Casual), Local 2020-05** to join our geology team at our **Creighton Mine **in our **Sudbury Operations**. This position is a 12-month fixed-term and fully covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

**Accountabilities**:

- Follow departmental safety program.
- Design and execute definition programs.
- 3D geological modelling in Datamine/Leapfrog.
- Monthly reporting on drilling metrics to MTS leadership.
- Core logging, sampling, and QAQC.
- Compile and review geological data to create or update and document geological models and mineral resource estimates on occasion.
- This work includes assessing risk, seeking opportunities and completing mineral resource estimates in compliance with company and legislated resource and reserve reporting standards, including SK-1300, CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Project Delivery System (PDS), and MTS guidelines.
- Work in the Geology department with the Creighton Mine team to provide geological input and support to the Life of Mine Planning (LoMP) process on an ongoing basis.
- Report and carry out specific accountabilities as assigned by the Chief Mine Geologist.
- Identify, analyze and recommend opportunities for safety, productivity and cost improvements.
- Periodic underground travel is required.

**Qualifications and Specific Skills**:
**Processes**: Advanced understanding of data collection and database management, mineral resource management and reporting system including mineability and dilution, Grade Control, and diamond drill hole layouts.

**Computer Skills**: Proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook Demonstrated competency in industry software including: DatamineR StudioRM, Deswik, Leapfrog, and Vulcan). Ability to visualize and interpret 3D geological data for modelling and grade interpolation. Knowledge of Mining, Milling and Refining Processes.

**Other Required Skills**:
Knowledge of Vale geological guidelines and standards. Understand and have knowledge of Geological Systems including: AMGC (All Mines Grade Control), MEBS (Mines Exploration Bore Hole System), M&D (Mineability and Dilution Database), Diamond Drill Hole Layouts.

Sudbury Basin Geology knowledge is necessary to be successful in role.

Demonstrated proficiency in Datamine, Deswik and with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

**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.

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