Business Co

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 open-pit mine and concentrator in Voisey’s Bay - Vale’s only fly-in/fly-out operation in Canada - produces nickel-cobalt-copper concentrate and copper concentrate. An underground expansion will see a transition to a leading edge underground mine extending the life of the mine until 2034. Our state-of the-art facility in Long Harbour is the first nickel processing plant in the world to use hydrometallurgy technology to produce Plating Rounds TM from hard rock (sulphide) concentrate, with low carbon footprint compared to traditional smelter technology. A team of employees across the province provide support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking a **BUSINESS CO-OP STUDENT **for **SPRING 2023 **to join our **Vale Newfoundland and Labrador Operations **in both **Long Harbour and from Home **. This is a fixed term (4 month) position.

As a Business Co-op Student, you will have the opportunity to further your development by providing day-to-day support for various projects and initiatives within the Contracts Department. From operations to leadership development, diversity & inclusion and culture, you will have a holistic and enriching experience like no other. You will also gain a deeper understanding of our company and our sustainable approach to mining via exposure to other Vale operations in Canada and our global headquarters in Brazil.

In this position, you will gain exposure to all aspects of contract management and assist the team in managing a portfolio of diverse and complex contract structures. Your duties will include:

- Assist with data input for spreadsheets and check lists used in the tracking of contracts and master data updates in SAP, as well as tracking of life cycle times for all services contracts, assisting in processing and reconciliation of supplier invoicing and invoice reconciliation.
- Perform duties in a safe manner and ensure all safety regulations are adhered to.
- Manage assigned projects in a manner that meets quality, time and resource requirements.
- Coordination of domestic, national and international shipping.
- Direct support of procurement/purchasing systems.
- Other duties as required within each respective department

**About You**
- Currently enrolled as a student in a Bachelor of Commerce or Management (Co-op) Program.
- Concentration in Accounting or Finance field is preferred.
- Previous work experience in an industrial setting would be an asset.
- Competent knowledge of Contract Administration and management functions including Supply Chain.
- Time management skills to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, safely, and efficiently.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong proficiency in Excel is an asset.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.

**What we offer you**:

- Competitive salary
- Long Harbour Operations currently offers:

- Flexible work schedule.
- Bus service departing from the St. John’s vicinity.
- Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun

**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 Vale 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 the mining industry.

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