Mining Co-op Student

**Job Title: Mining Co-op Student**

**Want to work with leading technology?**

**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 Team**:
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.

The Geology Team is integral for Vale’s short-term and long-term operating strategy. Members of this teamwork across different locations to ensure life of mine support and sustainability. Team members are also involved in the development of geological initiatives, practices and procedures.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking **Mining Engineering/Technologist Summer Students **to join our **NAPG Sudbury Mines Engineering Department **in **Sudbury, ON **. These are fixed term positions, **4 months duration **, starting in **May 2023 **.

The student will undertake the duties required to assist the overall engineering planning, design & ventilation design for NAPG Sudbury Mines FEL 3 and Execution projects. Although previous experience in mining or an industrial setting is considered an asset, we also appreciate that diversity of thought comes from our differences. Additionally, in this position you will:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Execute approved Capital projects including related commissioning/ops readiness (Service Giving)
- Assist the planning, ventilation, and surveying personnel in their day-to-day activities.
- Participate in Underground survey markups and recording ventilation flows.
- Design engineering layouts and issuing prints for execution of work.
- Follow Vale’s Safety Policies, Programs and Legislative Standards
- Work in both on surface and in underground environments
- Data entry, filing, and excellent computer skills will be required.
- You will be required to work with AutoCAD, Deswik, Ventsim, and Microsoft Office.
- Travel to mine sites and underground travel will be required.
- Current schedule is 5 days per week Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (excluding recognized holidays)

**About You**

**Education**:

- Currently enrolled in a Mining Engineering undergraduate program or Mining Engineering Technology/Technician program.

**Requirements**:

- Must be willing to go underground.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products to include Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook. Basic to intermediate proficiency in Deswik or other mine planning software preferred.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
- Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.
- Organizational, interpersonal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven safety record are essential.
- Maintain a high level of professional conduct.
- Strong verbal, written and analytical communication skills.
- Complete assigned projects safely and on time
- Must be located within the Greater Sudbury region.

**How can Vale grow your career?**
- 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 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 i