Manager, Stakeholders

**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 **Manager, Stakeholders & Communications** to join our **Information Technology** team in Toronto.

This is a permanent hybrid position**.**

As a **Manager, Stakeholders & Communications**, you will be responsible for managing and orchestrating all IT-related communication channels within the organization. This role aims to ensure robust stakeholder engagement, facilitate seamless communication across departments, and leverage IT tools to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Lead and mentor IT professionals, foster collaboration, conduct performance reviews, and provide training to enhance team capabilities.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, engage stakeholders through meetings and reports, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Oversee communication systems, ensure reliability and security, manage updates and patches, and resolve technical issues.
- Ensure compliance with policies and standards, maintain technical and administrative documentation, and conduct audits.
- Utilize and manage tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, CMS, and data analysis platforms; evaluate new technologies and manage licenses.
- Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and system performance; prepare reports and develop contingency plans for communication systems.

**About You**

**Education**:

- Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field is considered an asset.
- Certifications in relevant communication and IT management tools (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate).

**Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years in IT management, with a focus on communication systems.

**Skills**:

- Experience in developing and executing communication strategies in a large organization.
- Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team, including the ability to delegate tasks, provide feedback, and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with emerging communication technologies and trends is considered an asset.
- Experience with data migration and system compatibility assessments is considered an asset.

**Why Toronto**

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale’s ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

**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**: GRH