Business Excellence Co-op Student

**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 **Business Excellence - Co-op Student **(Part Time)** **to join our **Business Excellence** team in Sudbury.

This is a hybrid position**.** This is a 12-month month-fixed term co-op position starting in October 2024.

As a **Co-op Student **within our Business Excellence Team
- interacting with cross functional teams across mining and processing plants and delivering on continuous improvement projects requiring you to take advantage of your creative and analytical thinking to support safe and reliable operations and improved business performance.

The Business Excellence is a North Atlantic function, within Vale Base Metals, supporting all operations in Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and other international operations. You will be involved in the North Atlantic division strategy definition and monitoring its implementation via key performance metrics, continuous improvement projects and data analyses to provide insights and recommendations to the North Atlantic Operations.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- You will participate in projects that support delivering on the company’s strategy by driving increased efficiency and productivity, reduce costs and improve quality and safety.
- Support the implementation, tracking and improvement of performance and compliance metrics
- Data Analytics - Assist in the development of tools for data tracking, data visualization dashboards, and execution of statistical analysis to support data-driven decision making.
- Develop and manage reports linked to the area’s deliverables, working to improve quality and value add
- Help to manage projects including timelines, action tracking and follow up.

**About You**

**Education**:

- Currently enrolled in Bachelor or Masters programs, preferably in a science-related discipline, engineering, business, economics or related areas.

**Experience**:

- Interest and/or experience in the following:

- Data analytics and data visualization
- Continuous Improvement methods
- Project Management

**Skills**:

- Proficient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with Power BI and programming languages
- Curiosity to learn
- Hands-on approach to execution
- Strong communication skills

**What We Offer You**
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Online training and career development opportunities
- Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun

**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 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.

**Pay Grade**:UT4

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