Lab Analyst

**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.

Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world. Sudbury is also home to several administrative sites serving both the Ontario Operations as well as all our North Atlantic Operations.

Port Colborne is home to our Nickel Refinery where raw materials from our Sudbury operations are processed into electrocobalt and precious metals and serves as a distribution centre for finished nickel products.

**Our Team**:
The Central Lab processes approximately 6000 samples per month from various areas including but not limited to the Smelter, Mill, Nickel Refinery, Acid Plant, Environmental, and OEMP. We maintain a strong presence as a top-quality service provider to our internal Vale customers regarding their process quality, health monitoring, and research initiatives. At the Central Lab, we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment, where all employees feel valued, strong, safe, situated, and supported.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking an Analyst, Local 2020-05 to join our Central Lab in Sudbury. This is a permanent full-time position.

The Analyst provides analytical services to various customer groups within Sudbury operations, by performing chemical and instrumental analysis on a wide assortment of samples using a variety of analytical methods and chemical instrumentation.

Although previous experience in mining or an industrial setting is considered an asset, we also appreciate that diversity of thought comes from our differences - and that's what makes us great

**Accountabilities**

In this position you will:

- Perform routine analytical work following established procedures on a wide variety of samples using classical and modern instrumental methods of analysis (e.g. AAS, GFAAS, XRF, LECO, MALVERN/PSD, BET, wet lab techniques including titrations and digestions, experience in GFAAS,ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC, GC-MS, though not required, is preferred).
- Operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory equipment. Maintenance involves calibrating, cleaning parts and troubleshooting problems, to ensure that instrumentation remains in full working order.
- Meet quality assurance controls, in compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
- Read and understand instructions, procedures, manuals, administrative guidelines.
- Provide basic information and answer routine queries from customers.
- Actively participate in activities related to the execution of the departmental Safety plan.

**Qualifications and Specific Skills**

**Other Required Skills**:
**Communication Skills** - Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

**Math Skills** - College / University level numerical / mathematical skills and basic knowledge of statistics and control charts.

**Computer Skills** - Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as broad knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.

**What We Offer You**
- Competitive salary
- 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

**Comments**:
These positions are covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Job Selection Posting Process for Local 2020-05 Employees located on the Ontario Operations Human Resources website.

We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team though only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

**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 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 essential 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 t