Geologist, Creighton Mine

1 month ago


Greater Sudbury, Canada Vale Full time

**Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?**

**Who We Are**

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change - our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking a **Geologist, Local 2020-05** to join our geology team at **Creighton Mine** in Sudbury, ON.

This is a permanent position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

As a Geologist, you will provide geological oversight and support to underground execution geology. Your experience and skills will work closely with Engineering, Ground Control and Operations to support the mine designs for the Life of Mine Plan.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Follow departmental safety program.
- Provide grade control monitoring for assigned area in the mine.
- Communication of daily geology information to operations by clear, concise verbal and written instructions.
- Communication of cutoff grade calls to operations to maximize ore recovery.
- Conduct geological and structural back mapping.
- Perform stope reconciliation, calculating mineability and dilution values, root cause determination and share findings with operations.
- Core logging and QAQC.

**About You**

**Education**:

- Qualifications: Progressive eligibility for APGO (Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario), registered GIT (Geologist in Training).

**Experience**:
**Skills**:

- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. 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.
- 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) reporting, Diamond Drill Hole Layouts.
- Sudbury Basin Geology knowledge is necessary to be successful in role.

**What We Offer You**
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances).
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental).
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Online training and career development opportunities.

**Why Sudbury**

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

**Include to Transform**

At Vale Base Metals, 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



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