Ground Control Specialist

**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 Ground Control Specialist, to join our Stobie Open Pit team in Sudbury. This is a permanent position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers union.

The Ground Control Specialist is accountable to provide rock mechanics and ground control engineering services to Stobie Pit.

**Additionally, in this position you will**:

- Follow Safety Plan developed for the department in conjunction with the Stobie Open Pit Safety Plan.
- Recommend action to ensure that safety and stability of mine excavations is maintained with respect to geotechnical requirements.
- Recommend solutions with respect to day-to-day ground control issues based on underground observations or operation reports.
- Provide technical support, advise and assist the mine operators and technical staff regarding ground control strategies and methods.
- Advise, assist and aid in instrumentation selection & use for ground control measures.
- Assist rock mechanics specialist with respect to data acquisition and analysis.
- On-call duties as required for technical assistance with ground control stability issues.

**About You**

**Education**:
Graduate Mining Engineer; registered as a professional engineer in the Province of Ontario or a specialist with the required knowledge base.

**Experience**:More than five years of related experience.

**Skills**:

- Professional engineer in the province of Ontario or a certified engineering technologist.
- Able to work on mining proposals with respect to ground control and rock mechanics. Knowledge of project management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include Word, Access and Outlook.
- Modeling skills Map3D, Dips, Unwedge, Phase2 and Examine3D
- Work with Mine 2+4 D or similar software.
- Working knowledge of microseismic systems.

**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, flex, sick, parental)
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- 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 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**: K

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